1. What shocks Desdemona and Lefty about Sourmelina's husband, Jimmy Zismo?
(a) His dark skin.
(b) His occupation.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His religious beliefs.

2. Why is Lefty fired from the Ford automobile company?
(a) He is living with a man who has a criminal record (Jimmy Zismo).
(b) He refuses to wear traditional Greek dress in the Ford English School pageant.
(c) He does not pass his English language exam.
(d) His work is sloppy and inaccurate.

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

4. What is unusual about Lefty and Desdemona's relationship?
(a) They live alone in their family home after their parents die.
(b) They are pretending to be brother and sister, but are actually involved in a romantic relationship.
(c) They have very different interests. Lefty likes the modern, city life while Desdemona is more traditional.
(d) They are sexually attracted to each other even though they are brother and sister.

5. What reason does Lefty give Desdemona for his trip into town?
(a) To shop for groceries at the market.
(b) To visit a local bar and brothel.
(c) To court a woman he hopes to marry.
(d) To sell the silk cocoons at market.

Short Answer Questions

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?

2. What industry is the Temple No. 1 involved in?

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

4. What does Desdemona attempt to smuggle into the U.S. in her silkworm box?

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

(see the answer key)

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