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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the most likely reason that Geryon doesn't answer his mother's questions about Herakles? (from Section 6)

He's afraid of her negative reaction.

He's afraid that his brother will find out, and he'll get beaten up.

He's afraid that she won't care at all.

He's afraid that he will get Herakles in trouble

2.

Why does Geryon think that Herakles' dream about the yellow bird mean that Herakles doesn't really know him? (from Section 8)

Geryon sees himself in terms of being a monster: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, the bird would be red as well.

Geryon sees himself as being in love with Herakles: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, he (Herakles) would have dreamed about loving him back.

Geryon sees himself in terms of red: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, Herakles would have dreamed of something red, like a tomato.

Geryon sees himself in terms of red: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, the bird would be red as well.

3.

What does Ancash mean when he comments, after suggesting that Geryon can sleep with him, that it will be "just sleep" (130)? (from Section 12)

That they will not stay up late talking.

That there will be no sexual activity between them.

That they will not let Herakles keep them up late talking.

That there will be no sexual activity between them and Herakles.

4.

Who was Helen of Troy's father? (from Section 3)

The god Herakles.

King Stesichoros.

King Geryon

The god Zeus.

5.

What is the most likely reason that Ancash initiates the fight with Geryon? (from Section 14)

He is angry about what happened between Geryon and Herakles.

He is angry about what happened between Geryon and his mother.

He is angry that Geryon refused to sleep with him.

He is angry that Herakles has said it's time to break up.

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