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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Narration in this section comments on how Geryon feels squeezed or constricted by being in the aeroplane. What experiences and/or comments, referenced earlier in the narrative, do these comments echo? (from Section 9)

Geryon's mother referring to their relationship as feeling constrictive.

Geryon referring to his relationship with his mother as feeling constrictive.

Herakles referring to Geryon's artwork as feeling like winter.

Herakles referring to Geryon's artwork referencing experiences of being imprisoned.

2.

What specific component of poetic language does the author credit Stesichoros with utilizing in a new way? (from Section 1)

The noun.

The adjective.

The sentence.

The adverb.

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 there will be no sexual activity between them and Herakles.

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

That there will be no sexual activity between them.

That they will not stay up late talking.

4.

Who is Lava Man? (from Section 6)

The sole survivor of a volcanic eruption that destroyed the hometown of Herakles' grandmother.

The sole survivor of a volcanic eruption that destroyed Geryon's hometown.

Geryon: Herakles calls him "Lava Man" after witnessing an eruption of intense feeling.

Herakles: Geryon calls him "Lava Man" after witnessing how slowly he moves while playing an outdoor game.

5.

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

Existentialsm.

Hedonism.

Skepticism.

Stoicism.

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