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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Polymnia: Sacred Poetry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which foods does the letter from the friend list as among the items Mrs. Claxton's sister will eat?
(a) Celery and cucumbers.
(b) Clear chicken broth and bread.
(c) Potatoes and rice.
(d) Grapefruit and white bread.

2. Why does the woman in "Thalia: Comedy" find herself uttering sounds?
(a) To pass the time.
(b) To revive something lost.
(c) To soothe old wounds.
(d) To attempt communication once more.

3. What effect do Mrs. Claxton's letters have on her sister?
(a) They cheer her.
(b) They calm her.
(c) They make her tense.
(d) They make her feel guilty.

4. In "Thalia: Comedy," what is the purpose of the letter from "a friend"?
(a) To demand money from Mrs. Claxton.
(b) To announce the kidnapping of Mrs. Claxton's sister for ransom.
(c) To inform Mrs. Claxton of her sister's death.
(d) To inform Mrs. Claxton her sister is not well.

5. Which word appears in italics at the end of "Melpomene: Tragedy"?
(a) She.
(b) No.
(c) Against.
(d) Her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the carrier hold in his/her hand in "Terpischore: Choral Dance"?

2. In "Elitere: Lyric Poetry," who is the one to restore spring?

3. In "Urania: Astronomy," the speaker has a hard time distinguishing rain from which of the following?

4. Upon receiving citizenship in the U.S., what document does Mother receive?

5. In "Melpomene: Tragedy," what color are the soldiers' uniforms?

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