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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Silk Road.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Dr. Philobosian have that he believes will protect him from the Turks?
(a) A letter certifying that he treated the Greek military leader.
(b) A letter certifying that he treated the Turkish military leader.
(c) A successful medical practice.
(d) Money to bribe the Turkish soldiers.

3. What does the narrator say makes him/her "the most famous hermaphrodite in history"?
(a) S/he went to the doctor to have a sex change operation.
(b) S/he was studied by Dr. Luce.
(c) S/he lived as a girl but had the body of a boy.
(d) S/he has the brain of a boy, but was raised as a girl.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lefty teach Desdemona to help her pass the English literacy test required for entry into America?

2. Which of the following factors complicates Tessie's relationship with Father Mike?

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

4. What tragic event occurs on the same day as Calliope's birth?

5. What does Desdemona fear will happen to Lefty?

(see the answer key)

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