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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Melpomene: Tragedy," what does the phrase "nation against nation multiplied nations against nations against themselves" refer to?
(a) The lead up to the Korean War.
(b) The Korean Civil War.
(c) World War II.
(d) World War I.

2. Where is the woman sitting at the beginning of "Melpomene: Tragedy"?
(a) On the roadside.
(b) In her mother's house.
(c) In a restaurant.
(d) In the front of a theater.

3. What language does Mother teach the children in?
(a) French.
(b) Korean.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Chinese.

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

5. What language is Mother greeted in when she reaches her school?
(a) Korean.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Japanese.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the woman in "Thalia: Comedy" find herself uttering sounds?

2. Which word appears in italics at the end of "Melpomene: Tragedy"?

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

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

5. How old is the speaker when her brother is killed?

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