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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. To what religious faith does Stephanides family belong?
(a) The Church of Islam.
(b) The Roman Catholic Church.
(c) Greek Orthodox Church.
(d) The Presbyterian Church.

2. What does Desdemona fear will happen to Lefty?
(a) He will marry a village girl and will leave Desdemona alone to care for the cocoonery.
(b) He will never marry and will die alone.
(c) He will become a smoker and alcoholic.
(d) He will marry an unattractive Turkish woman.

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

4. What does Lefty resolve to do after his visit to the brothel?
(a) Tell Desdemona of his feelings for her.
(b) Leave Bithynios to immigrate to America.
(c) Attend the local Greek church more often.
(d) Marry a village girl and start a family.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What drives Desdemona and Lefty from Bithynios?

3. What is unique about Calliope's fifth chromosome?

4. What medical fact does Dr. Philobosian share with Desdemona that makes her worry about her pregnancy?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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