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

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

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

4. Why doesn't Milton want Calliope to talk to Marius Grimes?
(a) Because Milton believes Marius is homeless.
(b) Because he does not speak English.
(c) Because he uses vulgar language.
(d) Because of his race.

5. 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.