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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nick's father call the floating logs?
(a) Flotsam
(b) Jetsam
(c) Kindling
(d) A nuisance

2. Who else is attempting to leave Smyrna?
(a) Russian immigrants
(b) Greek civilians
(c) U.S. tourists
(d) Romanian gypsies

3. What is the nature of the problem with which Nick's father can assist?
(a) A woman is having trouble delivering a baby
(b) A man needs a will drawn up
(c) A man has hacked off his forearm
(d) A man has been indicted on criminal charges

4. Why are Nick and Marjorie together on this night?
(a) To elope
(b) To go skinny dipping
(c) To set night lines for trout
(d) To go to a dance

5. What does Dick Boulton call the logs?
(a) A nuisance
(b) Zeus' toothpicks
(c) Stolen property
(d) Kindling

Short Answer Questions

1. What shocking event occurs this night for Nick, his father and Uncle George?

2. What does Dr. Adams do in his bedroom?

3. Nick accuses Marjorie of always _____________________.

4. What military force is withdrawing from the city of Smyrna?

5. Smyrna is located in what country?

(see the answer key)

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