1. 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?
(a) They discuss their family tree as if they are learning it for the first time.
(b) They board the ship separately.
(c) They consummate their marriage in the life boat.
(d) They have chance meetings on the deck pretending to be getting to know each other for the first time.

2. What play do the two couples go to see the night that their babies are conceived?
(a) The Minotaur.
(b) King Lear.
(c) Antigone.
(d) Poseidon.

3. What condition must Desdemona meet to be hired by the Temple No. 1?
(a) She must prove that she is capable of raising silk worms.
(b) She must demonstrate that she knows how to weave silk into fabric.
(c) She must convince them that she had black ancestors.
(d) She must pledge allegiance to their religious leader, Minister Fard.

4. What drives Desdemona and Lefty from Bithynios?
(a) The strong desire to join their cousin in America.
(b) The advancing Greek army.
(c) The advancing Turkish army.
(d) All of their neighbors are leaving and they do not want to be left alone in the village.

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