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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What sort of animal does Herakles take from the carousel to give to Ancash's mother? (from Section 11)

A lion.

A bear.

A kangaroo.

A tiger.

2.

Narration refers to the actions of an aggressive parrot that might have killed another animal. This metaphorically references the actions of which character, and why? (from Section 12)

The actions of Ancash on the roof, because they are aggressive emotionally.

The actions of Herakles on the plane, because they are aggressive sexually.

The actions of Geryon in the car, because they are aggressive emotionally.

The actions of Ancash on the plane, because they are aggressive sexually.

3.

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

He's afraid that he will get Herakles in trouble

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

He's afraid of her negative reaction.

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

4.

What type of philosophy is practiced by the yellowbeard? (from Section 10)

Skepticism.

Existentialsm.

Hedonism.

Stoicism.

5.

Ancash's mother and narration refer to "the meek inheriting the earth." Who is the most likely / significant character for this comment to be referring to, and why? (from Section 13)

Herakles: it is an ironic comment on how he is not meek at all.

Gladys: it is an ironic comment on how she was not at all meek in her pursuit of sexual satisfaction.

Ancash: he is, in many ways, quite meek himself.

Geryon: he is himself, in many ways, quite meek.

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