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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Japanese occupation, what edict came out regarding men's grooming?
(a) All men were to cut their hair short.
(b) All men were to wear plain clothes.
(c) All men were to wear a top knot.
(d) All men were to shave their beards.

2. What did Mrs. Claxton's sister threaten to do before the friend wrote the letter?
(a) Kill the children.
(b) Leave her husband.
(c) Divulge information.
(d) Kill herself.

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

4. When Mother arrives, how long has it been since a female teacher taught at the school?
(a) There has never been a female teacher.
(b) 13 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 6 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the young girl to serve the medicines she receives from the woman in "Polymnia: Sacred Poetry"?

2. Where did Mr. Reardon's mother move three years before the letter?

3. In "Terpischore: Choral Dance," what does water on the surface of the stone capture?

4. In 'second memory,' what color marks the virginity of the bride?

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

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