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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 teach Desdemona to help her pass the English literacy test required for entry into America?
(a) Passages from the Greek Bible.
(b) English phrases.
(c) A Bible passage about eunuchs.
(d) A Bible passage forbidding incest.

2. What is Lefty's actual motivation for going into town?
(a) To shop for groceries at the market.
(b) To sell the silk cocoons at market.
(c) To visit a local bar and brothel.
(d) To court a woman he hopes to marry.

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

4. How do Lefty's and Dr. Philobosian's paths cross?
(a) They are both digging through garbage bins looking for food.
(b) They meet and strike up a conversation at a bakery in Smyrna.
(c) They are both are fleeing Turkey.
(d) The doctor offers Lefty money and medical treatment while he is in Smyrna.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desdemona's mother say is critical for encourage silk worms to produce good silk?

2. What does the narrator say makes him/her "the most famous hermaphrodite in history"?

3. What does Uncle Pete encourage Tessie and Milton to do to ensure their baby will be a girl?

4. What does the narrator say his purpose for telling this story?

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

(see the answer key)

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