What does Melina symbolize to Sedaris parents ?

Synthesizing new ideas from a speaker with what one already knows about the subject to see if the information makes sense is an example of a) questioning and challenging b) identifying differences c) forming a statement d) seeing the broader context

What can be inferred about the cyclops in this excerpt from homer’s odyssey?

How now how now chop logic what is this proud and i you and i you not and yet not proud mistress minion you me no nor proud me no proud