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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," why are students shot during the demonstration?
(a) For shouting violent insults.
(b) For joining the Japanese troops.
(c) For wearing school uniforms.
(d) For throwing rocks at the soldiers.

2. 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.

3. What part of Mother's being is trapped in Korea?
(a) Her body.
(b) Her MAH-UHM.
(c) Her mind.
(d) Her UHM-MAH.

4. How many languages does Mother speak?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

5. How old is the speaker when her brother is killed?
(a) 18.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 36.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Thalia: Comedy," what is the purpose of the letter from "a friend"?

2. Where was Mother born?

3. What is Mother's ethnicity?

4. How many years has Mother spent in exile?

5. How long must Mother work to repay her debt?

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