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

2. What does the narrator say his purpose for telling this story?
(a) To explain why he is the way he is.
(b) To record the history of his genetic anomaly.
(c) To convince the reader to accept him.
(d) To share his family history.

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

4. What does Dr. Philobosian have that he believes will protect him from the Turks?
(a) A successful medical practice.
(b) A letter certifying that he treated the Greek military leader.
(c) Money to bribe the Turkish soldiers.
(d) A letter certifying that he treated the Turkish military leader.

5. What religion do the members of Temple No. 1 practice?
(a) Islam.
(b) Greek Orthodox Christianity.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) No religion. They are a business, not a church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements best describes Lefty?

2. What does Desdemona attempt to smuggle into the U.S. in her silkworm box?

3. What condition must Desdemona meet to be hired by the Temple No. 1?

4. What is the cause of Desdemona's heart palpitations?

5. Why do Lefty and Desdemona know that they can trust Sourmelina to keep the secret that they are siblings?

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