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Narration describes Geryon making a connection between his experience of moving on and the killing of a rabid dog by its owner. What seems to be the metaphoric connection between the two events? (from Section 9)

In the same way as the suffering dog was taken out of its misery, Geryon is taking himself out of a miserable situation.

In the same way as the suffering dog was taken out of its misery, Geryon is taking himself out of the miserable situation he caused his mother.

In the same way as the dog is destroyed out of compassion, Geryon destroys his past life out of compassion for the people he's hurt.

In the same way as the owner shoots the dog out of a need for power, Geryon leaves to take control over his own life.

Who was Helen of Troy's father? (from Section 3)

King Stesichoros.

The god Herakles.

King Geryon

The god Zeus.

At the moment Herakles refers to the theme of imprisonment in Geryon's artwork, Geryon remembers his dog licking an ice cream cone. What is the likely metaphoric meaning of this memory? (from Section 7)

It is a revelatory one: for Geryon, the image of the ice cream cone represents longings for a sexual relationship with his mother.

It is an ironic one: for Geryon, the image of the dog represents freedom and joy.

It is an ironic one: for Geryon, the image of the dog represents friendship living forever.

It is a revelatory one: for Geryon, the image of the ice cream cone represents the sort of destruction he fears is coming from Herakles.

What does the term "homegold" refer to? (from Section 2)

"Homegold" suggests that Geryon values his home highly: more specifically, his loving parents.

"Homegold" suggests that Geryon values his identity highly: in this case, his treasured red uniqueness.

"Homegold" suggests treasure of some kind: in this case, Geryon's secret pile of gold.

"Homegold" suggests treasure of some kind: in this case, Geryon's treasured animals.

What is the most significant connection between the experiences of "Gladys" and Geryon in this section? (from Section 12)

That Geryon and Gladys both have sex on a plane.

That Geryon and Gladys are both involved with men from their pasts.

That Geryon and Gladys both start with the letter G.

That Geryon, like Gladys, is experiencing powerful sexual desires.