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

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes the scenes of Milton in Navy training?
(a) Brave.
(b) Focused.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Comical.

3. What does Lefty decide to do to earn money to support his family after Jimmy Zismo's death?
(a) Take over Jimmy's bootlegging business.
(b) Sell Jimmy's zebra skin rug.
(c) Work at the Ford factory.
(d) Open a bar, the Zebra Room, in his basement.

4. What is the "maze" that Jimmy tells Lefty women should be "shut up in"?
(a) Prison.
(b) House work.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Pregnancy.

5. What does Desdemona admire about the women of Temple No.1?
(a) Their religious devotion.
(b) Their ability to create beautiful silk fabric.
(c) Their work ethic.
(d) Their modesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desdemona do to help make the village girls more attractive to Lefty?

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

3. What is ironic about the fact that Milton decides to join the Navy instead of the Army?

4. 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?

5. What does Desdemona vow to never do again after Milton's birth?

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