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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, News of the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Milton seduce Tessie?
(a) By joining the Navy.
(b) By complimenting her baking skills.
(c) By playing his clarinet against her skin.
(d) By playing her favorite songs on her clarinet.

2. What causes conflict between Jimmy and Lefty?
(a) Jimmy believes that Lefty has stolen money from him.
(b) Lefty suspects Jimmy of cheating on Sourmelina.
(c) Jimmy suspects that Lefty is actually the father of Sourmelina's baby.
(d) Jimmy drives the Packard too quickly over the lake and frightens Lefty.

3. What is unusual about Desdemona's presence on Hastings Street?
(a) Hastings Street is primarily a black neighborhood and Desdemona is white.
(b) Hastings Street is primarily a white neighborhood and Desdemona is black.
(c) Hastings Street is a long distance from her home on Hurlbut.
(d) Desdemona is dressed in traditional Greek clothing while everyone on Hastings Street is dressed in modern clothing.

4. What does Desdemona's mother say is critical for encourage silk worms to produce good silk?
(a) Their caretaker's purity.
(b) Peace.
(c) A warm environment.
(d) Soft music.

5. Who does Desdemona hope that Tessie will marry?
(a) Milton Stephanides.
(b) Gus Vasilakis.
(c) Mike Antoniou.
(d) Dr. Philobosian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Lefty fired from the Ford automobile company?

3. Which of the following statements best describes Lefty?

4. What religion do the members of Temple No. 1 practice?

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

(see the answer key)

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