Autobiography of Red Quiz

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Which is the correct pairing, in terms of the individual that Geryon encounters in this section and what it is about his life that that individual causes him to re-examine? (from Section 10)

The female tango dancer and guilt.

Yellowbeard and relationships.

Lazer and sexuality.

The female tango dancer and relationships

Given that rhinestones are, by definition, artificial diamonds, what does the chapter title "Rhinestones" suggest about the primary relationship in that chapter - that is, between Geryon and his mother? (from Section 4)

That it is, in some way, artificial and not what Geryon believes it to be.

That it is, in some way, incredibly rare and incredibly valuable, like a diamond.

That it is, in some way, a precious treasure like a diamond.

That it is, in some way, artificial, and not what Geryon's brother believes it to be.

Narration describes Geryon making a connection between his experience of moving on and the killing of a rabid dog by its owner. What seems to be the metaphoric connection between the two events? (from Section 9)

In the same way as the suffering dog was taken out of its misery, Geryon is taking himself out of a miserable situation.

In the same way as the owner shoots the dog out of a need for power, Geryon leaves to take control over his own life.

In the same way as the dog is destroyed out of compassion, Geryon destroys his past life out of compassion for the people he's hurt.

In the same way as the suffering dog was taken out of its misery, Geryon is taking himself out of the miserable situation he caused his mother.

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

He is angry that Geryon refused to sleep with him.

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

Which aspect of Geryon's experience in this chapter is metaphorically echoed by the reference to the rain? (from Section 8)

His tearful grief at the news of Herakles' grandmother's death.

His tearful joy at being reunited with his mother.

His tearful grief at being separated from Herakles.

His tearful contemplating of the fate of Lava Man.