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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Tricknology.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the source of Dr. Philobosian's sadness?
(a) He had to leave his family behind in Turkey.
(b) He has no where to go when he reaches America.
(c) His family was killed by the Turks.
(d) The other passengers are cruel to Dr. Philobosian because he is Armenian.

2. Why does the silk Lefty sells in the market not earn much money?
(a) The silk is of poor quality and can only be used to make organzine.
(b) He brings the cocoons to market too late in the day.
(c) Desdemona does not give him enough cocoons to sell.
(d) The merchants are poor and are unable to pay much for the silk.

3. Which of the following statements best describes Lefty?
(a) A jazz loving gangster.
(b) A traditional man in a modern town.
(c) A cruel, abusive alcoholic.
(d) A modern man in a traditional town.

4. Who is Lefty and Desdemona's sponsor for entry into America?
(a) Their friend, Dr. Philobosian.
(b) Their cousin, Sourmelina.
(c) Captain Kontoulis.
(d) They do not need a sponsor to enter the U.S.

5. Why does Desdemona visit Dr. Philobosian in this chapter?
(a) To ask him to sterilize her so she will not be able to have more children.
(b) Because she has contracted an illness from the silk workers
(c) To determine whether or not she is pregnant
(d) To have a physical examination

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lefty resolve to do after his visit to the brothel?

2. Who marries Lefty and Desdemona on the boat?

3. What does Desdemona fear will happen to Lefty?

4. What does Desdemona do to help make the village girls more attractive to Lefty?

5. Why did Sourmelina's parents send her to America?

(see the answer key)

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