Autobiography of Red Quiz

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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, 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 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.

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)

Yellowbeard and relationships.

The female tango dancer and guilt.

The female tango dancer and relationships

Lazer and sexuality.

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)

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

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

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

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

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.