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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who claimed that Stesichoros was the "Most Homeric of the lyric poets," according to the author in the introduction?
(a) Suidas.
(b) Gertrude Stein.
(c) Longinus.
(d) Hermogenes.

2. When were the most recent fragments of Stesichoros' works recovered from cartonnage in Egypt?
(a) 1995.
(b) 1977.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1943.

3. Who abducted Helen, according to mythology?
(a) Menelaus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Paris.
(d) Hermogenes.

4. What is the sound of horses compared to in “Geryon’s War Record”?
(a) "Thunder clapping in the distance."
(b) "A freed shadow."
(c) "Roses being burned alive."
(d) "A volcano mid-eruption."

5. What kind of livestock does the narrator describe Geryon raising in “Geryon”?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Bison.
(d) Goats.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Geryon's brother described in comparison to Geryon in the beginning of "Justice"?

2. To whom does Plato compare Stesichoros in Appendix A: “Testimonia on the Question of Stesichoros’ Blinding by Helen”?

3. What word from “Geryon's Parents" refers to a Lilin-demon in male form who lies upon women in order to engage in sexual activity with them?

4. Who is described as wearing rhinestones in "Rhinestones"?

5. What is the red dog on the beach compared to in "Wings"?

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