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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Home Movies.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is ironic about the fact that Milton decides to join the Navy instead of the Army?
(a) Milton his afraid of boats.
(b) His father was a soldier in the Greek Army.
(c) Desdemona fears for Milton's life because he will be going into war.
(d) Milton cannot swim.

4. What causes conflict between Jimmy and Lefty?
(a) Lefty suspects Jimmy of cheating on Sourmelina.
(b) Jimmy suspects that Lefty is actually the father of Sourmelina's baby.
(c) Jimmy drives the Packard too quickly over the lake and frightens Lefty.
(d) Jimmy believes that Lefty has stolen money from him.

5. Who marries Lefty and Desdemona on the boat?
(a) A priest traveling on the Giulia.
(b) No one, they are not married until they reach America.
(c) Captain Kontoulis.
(d) Dr. Philobosian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the fate of the Silk Room at Temple No. 1 when Elijah Muhammed takes over as leader after Fard's arrest.?

2. Who is Fard Muhammad?

3. What does Desdemona vow to never do again after Calliope's birth?

4. What is the "maze" that Jimmy tells Lefty women should be "shut up in"?

5. Who does Zoe end up marrying?

(see the answer key)

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