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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thalia: Comedy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After she stretches out, what does the anonymous woman in "Melpomene: Tragedy" do?
(a) Pulls her coat up to her chin.
(b) Falls asleep.
(c) Reaches forward toward the light.
(d) Attempts to speak.

2. How does Mother repay her college loans?
(a) By working as a petty laborer in a camp.
(b) By working as a kitchen aid.
(c) By teaching in an assigned post in the country.
(d) By working for the Manchurian government.

3. In "Melpomene: Tragedy," what color are the soldiers' uniforms?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

4. What simple act has not been forbidden of Mother?
(a) Song.
(b) Sight.
(c) Hearing.
(d) Speech.

5. According to the narrator of "Thalia: Comedy," what does Heaven, in its ultimate state, contain?
(a) Silence.
(b) The universe.
(c) All humanity.
(d) Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the map at the beginning of "Melpomene: Tragedy" indicate?

2. When is the letter to Mrs. Laura Claxton regarding the address of Mr. Reardon dated?

3. According to the letter, where is Mr. Reardon's last known location?

4. Why are the woman's lips chafed in "Thalia: Comedy"?

5. When is the second letter to Mrs. Claxton dated?

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