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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he is in the bookstore, Geryon is distracted by a man playing games outside with what in “Kiss”?

2. What is described in the photograph in the opening sentence of “Photographs: The Old Days”?

3. When does Geryon recall doing a science project in “Mitwelt”?

4. Who falls asleep on the way to the volcano in “AA”?

5. What is noted about the fruit bowl in “Fruit Bowl”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the flour represent in “The Flashes in Which A Man Possesses Himself”?

2. How have Geryon's circumstances changed in Section 8?

3. What is significant about the reference to Helen in “Interview (Stesichoros)”?

4. What is significant about the yellowbeard in Autobiography of Red?

5. What does the title of the poem “Gladys” refer to?

6. How does Geryon feel about his circumstances while traveling in “Aeroplane”?

7. Who is Lazer? How is his character introduced?

8. What does Geryon's photograph represent in “Distances”?

9. What is foreshadowed through the discussion of lava in "AA"?

10. How do the soldiers describe the volcano in “Photographs: I Am A Beast”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Herakles in Autobiography of Red. When and where does Geryon meet Herakles? What is the nature of their relationship? How does this relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of the developing artist in Autobiography of Red. What forms of art does Geryon experiment with in the narrative? How does Geryon advance as an artist? What statements do you think Anne Carson is making regarding the development of the artist?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Ancash in the novel. Where does Geryon meet Ancash? How would you describe the relationship between these characters? What leads to the conflict between them?

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