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

2. In "Clio: History," whose name does the anonymous woman call three times?
(a) Mother.
(b) Jeanne d'Arc.
(c) Demeter.
(d) Yu Guan Soon.

3. What grade does Mother teach?
(a) 5th grade.
(b) 3rd grade.
(c) 1st grade.
(d) 2nd grade.

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

5. What does Mother do with her wages?
(a) Funds the childrens' education.
(b) Maintains a modest existence with enough to eat.
(c) Pays room and board, then sends the rest home.
(d) Pays off loans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens during Guan Soon's 16th year?

2. At the beginning of "Calliope: Epic Poetry," how old is Mother?

3. When does Mother take the train home?

4. In "Clio: History," how many times does the anonymous woman invoke Ahn Joong Kun's name?

5. How many daughters did Guan Soon's family have?

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