1. What does the Object tell Callie that she (Callie) sees "no irony in"?
(a) The Object has romantic feelings for Callie.
(b) Callie would be the perfect boyfriend.
(c) She and Jerome were never meant to be.
(d) Jerome's movie is sure to be a flop.

2. Why are realtors reluctant to sell Milton a home in Grosse Pointe?
(a) Because of the way he dresses.
(b) Because of his loud voice.
(c) Because of his Greek background.
(d) Because they do not believe he can afford the mortgage.

3. Why does the narrator say that the riots were "the best thing that ever happened to us"?
(a) Because the Zebra Room was a failing business, it was a relief to the family to not have to worry about profits any more.
(b) Because Lefty had three insurance policies on the Zebra Room, the family was paid a large sum of money when the business burned down.
(c) The riots made the Stephanides family develop a strong sense of pride in their Greek heritage.
(d) Fear of having their home and business destroyed during the riots brought the Stephanides family closer together.

4. What does Desdemona do following Lefty's death?
(a) She moves from the guest house into the main house at Middlesex.
(b) She climbs into her bed and does not leave it for ten years.
(c) She moves to the Southwest with Sourmelina.
(d) She wails and throws herself on his coffin.

5. What does Desdemona vow to never do again after Milton's birth?
(a) Predict the sex of an unborn child using her silver spoon.
(b) Have another child.
(c) Care for Sourmelina's baby, Theodora.
(d) Tell anyone that she and Lefty are brother and sister.