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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) Hermogenes.
(b) Longinus.
(c) Gertrude Stein.
(d) Suidas.

2. How does Geryon's mother define the word "each" for him in "Each"?
(a) It means glory and unity.
(b) It means the ability to fly.
(c) It means going to school.
(d) It means separation and independence.

3. Where is the main door of the school described in "Justice"?
(a) On the west side.
(b) On the east side.
(c) On the north side.
(d) On the south side.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of hedge surrounds the windows of the kindergarten in "Justice"?

2. By whom was Stesichoros supposedly struck blind?

3. Geryon's mother is described in "Geryon's Reversible Destiny" as being the "Engineer of his" what?

4. What is Helen described as drinking a glass of in Appendix C: "Clearing Up of the Question of Stesichoros’ Blinding by Helen"?

5. “Autobiography of Red: A Romance” opens with a poem by whom?

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