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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Home Movies.

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 has dreamed of becoming a Navy officer.
(c) Because he believes that being accepted into Annapolis will make Tessie proud of him.
(d) Because he wants to be relocated closer to Tessie.

2. What does Lefty resolve to do after his visit to the brothel?
(a) Attend the local Greek church more often.
(b) Tell Desdemona of his feelings for her.
(c) Leave Bithynios to immigrate to America.
(d) Marry a village girl and start a family.

3. Who does Zoe end up marrying?
(a) Father Mike.
(b) Dr. Philobosian.
(c) Chapter Eleven.
(d) Milton.

4. What happens to Jimmy on Lefty's and his last trip out to the lake?
(a) Jimmy crashes the Packard into a telephone pole.
(b) He and Lefty fight and Jimmy is hurt.
(c) He is caught by the police for bootlegging.
(d) The Packard breaks through the ice and sinks below the surface with Jimmy inside.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desdemona promise St. Christopher she will do if Milton is spared injury in the war?

2. Who is Lefty and Desdemona's sponsor for entry into America?

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

4. Why does Desdemona visit Dr. Philobosian in this chapter?

5. What play do the two couples go to see the night that their babies are conceived?

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