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

3. Who said of Stesichoros' works, "Makes those old stories new," according to the author in the novel's introduction?
(a) Longinus.
(b) Hermogenes.
(c) Suidas.
(d) Gertrude Stein.

4. How is Geryon's brother described in comparison to Geryon in the beginning of "Justice"?
(a) "Fatter and wiser."
(b) "Younger and smaller."
(c) "Bigger and older."
(d) "Thinner and smarter."

5. In “Geryon,” the narrator says, "Geryon's dream began red then slipped out of the vat and" what?
(a) "Spilled."
(b) "Ran."
(c) "Wept."
(d) "Exploded."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is cited with claiming that Helen made an object lesson of the poet Stesichoros in Appendix A: “Testimonia on the Question of Stesichoros’ Blinding by Helen”?

2. From what setting does Geryon leave with the centaur in the beginning of "Geryon's Weekend"?

3. Whose quote opens “Red Meat: What Difference did Stesichoros Make?”

4. What does Geryon's brother place on his head in "Rhinestones"?

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

(see the answer key)

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