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Narration refers to the actions of an aggressive parrot that might have killed another animal. This metaphorically references the actions of which character, and why? (from Section 12)

The actions of Herakles on the plane, because they are aggressive sexually.

The actions of Ancash on the roof, because they are aggressive emotionally.

The actions of Geryon in the car, because they are aggressive emotionally.

The actions of Ancash on the plane, because they are aggressive sexually.

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.

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

King Stesichoros.

King Geryon

The god Herakles.

The god Zeus.

What is the most likely reason that Geryon's artwork seems, according to Herakles, to focus on experiences of being imprisoned? (from Section 7)

Geryon feels "imprisoned" by his inability to spend time with Herakles.

Geryon feels "imprisoned" by his monstrous nature.

Geryon feels "imprisoned" by his relationship with his grandmother.

Geryon feels "imprisoned" by his attractions to girls.

What does Ancash mean when he comments, after suggesting that Geryon can sleep with him, that it will be "just sleep" (130)? (from Section 12)

That they will not stay up late talking.

That there will be no sexual activity between them.

That there will be no sexual activity between them and Herakles.

That they will not let Herakles keep them up late talking.