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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stesichoros' words were collected in how many books, according to the author in the introduction?
(a) 32.
(b) 41.
(c) 16.
(d) 26.

2. Geryon's mother is described in "Geryon's Reversible Destiny" as being the "Engineer of his" what?
(a) "Softness."
(b) "Creativity."
(c) "Birth."
(d) "Mind."

3. What drink does the centaur give to Geryon in "Geryon's Weekend"?
(a) Wine.
(b) Cognac.
(c) Water.
(d) Whiskey.

4. Approximately when was Stesichoros born?
(a) 250 B.C.
(b) 100 B.C.
(c) 650 B.C.
(d) 500 B.C.

5. 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?
(a) Succubus.
(b) Epitheton.
(c) Proscenium.
(d) Incubus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say that Geryon loved in the opening of “Total Things Known about Geryon”?

2. What author is described in the introduction as summing up Picasso in saying, "This one was working"?

3. What goddesss is describe as looking through the floor in "Meanwhilte in Heaven"?

4. Why is Geryon sent to his room in "Geryon's Parents"?

5. By whom was Stesichoros supposedly struck blind?

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