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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. Why does Milton decide to take the Annapolis entrance exam?
(a) Because he will be exempt from drills while taking the test.
(b) Because he believes that being accepted into Annapolis will make Tessie proud of him.
(c) Because he has dreamed of becoming a Navy officer.
(d) Because he wants to be relocated closer to Tessie.

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

3. What happens to Milton as he is about to go into war that Desdemona believes is an answer to her prayers?
(a) He is discharged from the Navy and is able to return to Detroit to work in the Zebra Room.
(b) He receives word that Tessie has broken off her engagement to Mike.
(c) He receives word that he has been accepted to the US Naval Academy and is immediately transported off of the ship.
(d) He is injured by a fellow seaman and spends the rest of the war safely in a US hospital.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about Lefty and Desdemona's relationship?

2. What does Uncle Pete encourage Tessie and Milton to do to ensure their baby will be a girl?

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

4. What is the source of Dr. Philobosian's sadness?

5. What does Lefty decide to do to earn money to support his family after Jimmy Zismo's death?

(see the answer key)

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