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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Callie's physical changes most annoys Tessie?
(a) The lowering of her voice.
(b) Menstruation.
(c) Her height.
(d) Her long, thick hair.

2. What religion do the members of Temple No. 1 practice?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) No religion. They are a business, not a church.
(c) Islam.
(d) Greek Orthodox Christianity.

3. Who are the Charm Bracelets?
(a) The unremarkable, dull group of girls at Baker-Inglis.
(b) The ethnic girls at Baker-Inglis.
(c) The athletic girls at Baker-Inglis.
(d) The popular and wealthy group of girls at Baker-Inglis.

4. What does Lefty decide to do to earn money to support his family after Jimmy Zismo's death?
(a) Take over Jimmy's bootlegging business.
(b) Sell Jimmy's zebra skin rug.
(c) Open a bar, the Zebra Room, in his basement.
(d) Work at the Ford factory.

5. Who marries Lefty and Desdemona on the boat?
(a) No one, they are not married until they reach America.
(b) Dr. Philobosian.
(c) A priest traveling on the Giulia.
(d) Captain Kontoulis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is political and social climate of Detroit in this chapter?

2. Why does Chapter Eleven become interested in current events and politics?

3. Where does Tessie and her family wait out the riots?

4. What is unusual about Desdemona's presence on Hastings Street?

5. What is the source of Dr. Philobosian's sadness?

(see the answer key)

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