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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. 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?
(a) They board the ship separately.
(b) They discuss their family tree as if they are learning it for the first time.
(c) They have chance meetings on the deck pretending to be getting to know each other for the first time.
(d) They consummate their marriage in the life boat.

2. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Milton.
(c) Tessie.
(d) Calliope.

3. Which of the following statements best describes Uncle Pete?
(a) A self-made business man.
(b) A sweet natured priest.
(c) An intellectual chiropractor.
(d) A superstitious old man.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is unusual about Lefty and Desdemona's relationship?

3. How do Lefty's and Dr. Philobosian's paths cross?

4. To what religious faith does Stephanides family belong?

5. What is located in Desdemona's hope chest that she fears she will never use?

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