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

2. What medical fact does Dr. Philobosian share with Desdemona that makes her worry about her pregnancy?
(a) Birth defects in babies usually only occur when families intermarry.
(b) Women must take folic acid to prevent birth defects.
(c) The baby will take on the traits of whatever picture a woman is looking at when the baby is conceived.
(d) Babies must be baptized while they are still in the womb.

3. What is unique about Calliope's fifth chromosome?
(a) It leads her to be a large baby.
(b) It's structure causes her to have a birth defect.
(c) It impairs her brain development.
(d) It produces an enzyme that prevents her from producing a certain hormone.

4. What does Mike Antoniou think of Tessie's daily trips to the movie theatre?
(a) He is glad that she has found something that she enjoys to fill her time while he is away.
(b) He is concerned that movie going will interfere with her volunteer duties.
(c) He thinks that movies are immoral.
(d) He believes that it is frivolous to attend movies while the war is going on.

5. What helps narrator feel more masculine?
(a) His full head of hair.
(b) A checked shirt.
(c) Using urinals in the men's bathroom.
(d) Cigars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements best describes Uncle Pete?

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

3. How does Milton seduce Tessie?

4. What happens to Milton as he is about to go into war that Desdemona believes is an answer to her prayers?

5. What does Chapter Eleven do after the church service that shocks and frightens Tessie?

(see the answer key)

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