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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Marriage on Ice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say makes him/her "the most famous hermaphrodite in history"?
(a) S/he lived as a girl but had the body of a boy.
(b) S/he went to the doctor to have a sex change operation.
(c) S/he has the brain of a boy, but was raised as a girl.
(d) S/he was studied by Dr. Luce.

2. Which of the following factors complicates Tessie's relationship with Father Mike?
(a) They were engaged to be married years ago.
(b) Father Mike is married to Milton's sister.
(c) Tessie does not like Father Mike's wife, Zoe.
(d) Father Mike is embarrassed he was not promoted to the head priest position in the church.

3. What does Lefty teach Desdemona to help her pass the English literacy test required for entry into America?
(a) English phrases.
(b) A Bible passage forbidding incest.
(c) A Bible passage about eunuchs.
(d) Passages from the Greek Bible.

4. What is located in Desdemona's hope chest that she fears she will never use?
(a) A baby blanket.
(b) An olive wood silkworm box.
(c) A wedding dress.
(d) A corset.

5. Which of the following statements best describes Uncle Pete?
(a) A superstitious old man.
(b) A self-made business man.
(c) A sweet natured priest.
(d) An intellectual chiropractor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lefty manage to keep the men in the gaming room from stealing his winnings?

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

3. Who marries Lefty and Desdemona on the boat?

4. What causes conflict between Jimmy and Lefty?

5. What does Desdemona's mother say is critical for encourage silk worms to produce good silk?

(see the answer key)

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