Autobiography of Red Quiz

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Why does Geryon think that Herakles' dream about the yellow bird mean that Herakles doesn't really know him? (from Section 8)

Geryon sees himself in terms of red: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, the bird would be red as well.

Geryon sees himself in terms of being a monster: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, the bird would be red as well.

Geryon sees himself as being in love with Herakles: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, he (Herakles) would have dreamed about loving him back.

Geryon sees himself in terms of red: if Herakles really knew him, he thinks, Herakles would have dreamed of something red, like a tomato.

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 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.

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

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

Which is the correct pairing, in terms of the individual that Geryon encounters in this section and what it is about his life that that individual causes him to re-examine? (from Section 10)

Lazer and sexuality.

The female tango dancer and guilt.

The female tango dancer and relationships

Yellowbeard and relationships.

What is the most likely reason that Ancash initiates the fight with Geryon? (from Section 14)

He is angry that Herakles has said it's time to break up.

He is angry about what happened between Geryon and Herakles.

He is angry that Geryon refused to sleep with him.

He is angry about what happened between Geryon and his mother.

What does the narrative suggest is the main reason for Tuesday being Geryon's favorite day? (from Section 5)

He gets to spend time with his mother.

He gets to spend time with his dog.

He gets to spend time taking pictures.

He gets to spend time alone.