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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Calliope: Epic Poetry.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the origin of the black ash described in the Opening?
(a) Military conflict.
(b) Palm Hosannah.
(c) A great fire.
(d) A volcanic eruption.

3. What is placed on the tongue in the Opening?
(a) Water.
(b) A wafer.
(c) Ash.
(d) Salt.

4. How many daughters did Guan Soon's family have?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

5. Which ritual occurs first on the First Friday?
(a) Novena.
(b) Mass.
(c) Dictee.
(d) Communion.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Opening, which image is used to describe the anonymous woman's difficulty?

2. In the translation exercises in the Opening, which city does the traveler leave?

3. When does Mother take the train home?

4. How many provinces was France formerly divided into?

5. Under the new Japanese regime, how did the wives of prominent men fare?

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