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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Wolverette.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Opa!", why is Milton suddenly around the house more than at the diner?
(a) Business is bad so Milton closes the restaurant several days a week.
(b) Milton wants to help care for his father, Lefty, after his stroke.
(c) The bank has foreclosed on the diner.
(d) Milton has sold the Zebra Room to a new owner.

2. What is the source of Dr. Philobosian's sadness?
(a) He has no where to go when he reaches America.
(b) He had to leave his family behind in Turkey.
(c) His family was killed by the Turks.
(d) The other passengers are cruel to Dr. Philobosian because he is Armenian.

3. What does Desdemona attempt to smuggle into the U.S. in her silkworm box?
(a) Silkworm eggs.
(b) A silver spoon.
(c) Silkworm cocoons.
(d) Silkworms.

4. Who marries Lefty and Desdemona on the boat?
(a) Dr. Philobosian.
(b) A priest traveling on the Giulia.
(c) Captain Kontoulis.
(d) No one, they are not married until they reach America.

5. What condition must Desdemona meet to be hired by the Temple No. 1?
(a) She must demonstrate that she knows how to weave silk into fabric.
(b) She must convince them that she had black ancestors.
(c) She must prove that she is capable of raising silk worms.
(d) She must pledge allegiance to their religious leader, Minister Fard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Charm Bracelets?

2. How does Callie become a first hand witness to the burning of the diner?

3. What does Lefty decide to do to earn money to support his family after Jimmy Zismo's death?

4. What does Mike Antoniou think of Tessie's daily trips to the movie theatre?

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes the scenes of Milton in Navy training?

(see the answer key)

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