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

2. What artistic medium does Julie Kikuchi work with?
(a) Sculpture.
(b) Pottery.
(c) Photography.
(d) Painting.

3. Which of the following actions is NOT part of Lefty and Desdemona's plan to convince themselves and others that they are young lovers rather than brother and sister?
(a) They board the ship separately.
(b) They have chance meetings on the deck pretending to be getting to know each other for the first time.
(c) They consummate their marriage in the life boat.
(d) They discuss their family tree as if they are learning it for the first time.

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

5. Which book is the only one that Milton and Tessie complete during their quest to complete the Great Books series?
(a) The Prince by Machiavelli.
(b) The Republic by Plato.
(c) Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway.
(d) The Complete Works of Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lefty and Desdemona's sponsor for entry into America?

2. What does Lefty teach Desdemona to help her pass the English literacy test required for entry into America?

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

4. Why does Milton decide to take the Annapolis entrance exam?

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

(see the answer key)

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