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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

The god Zeus.

The god Herakles.

King Geryon

King Stesichoros.

2.

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's brother believes it to be.

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

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.

3.

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.

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

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.

4.

What is the most likely reason that Geryon's artwork seems, according to Herakles, to focus on experiences of being imprisoned? (from Section 7)

Geryon feels "imprisoned" by his relationship with his grandmother.

Geryon feels "imprisoned" by his attractions to girls.

Geryon feels "imprisoned" by his inability to spend time with Herakles.

Geryon feels "imprisoned" by his monstrous nature.

5.

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

Stoicism.

Existentialsm.

Hedonism.

Skepticism.

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