Autobiography of Red Quiz

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

A kangaroo.

A bear.

A tiger.

A lion.

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

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

What does the term "homegold" refer to? (from Section 2)

"Homegold" suggests treasure of some kind: in this case, Geryon's treasured animals.

"Homegold" suggests that Geryon values his home highly: more specifically, his loving parents.

"Homegold" suggests treasure of some kind: in this case, Geryon's secret pile of gold.

"Homegold" suggests that Geryon values his identity highly: in this case, his treasured red uniqueness.

At the moment Herakles refers to the theme of imprisonment in Geryon's artwork, Geryon remembers his dog licking an ice cream cone. What is the likely metaphoric meaning of this memory? (from Section 7)

It is an ironic one: for Geryon, the image of the dog represents friendship living forever.

It is a revelatory one: for Geryon, the image of the ice cream cone represents the sort of destruction he fears is coming from Herakles.

It is an ironic one: for Geryon, the image of the dog represents freedom and joy.

It is a revelatory one: for Geryon, the image of the ice cream cone represents longings for a sexual relationship with his mother.

What aspect of Geryon's mother can be seen as being equivalent to Geryon's wings? (from Section 4)

Her skin color.

Her wings.

Her many eyes.

Her many breasts.