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

2. How does Lefty manage to keep the men in the gaming room from stealing his winnings?
(a) He hides them in his sock.
(b) He flees from the gaming room and hides.
(c) He loses them all in subsequent games.
(d) He fights the men and wins.

3. What medical fact does Dr. Philobosian share with Desdemona that makes her worry about her pregnancy?
(a) The baby will take on the traits of whatever picture a woman is looking at when the baby is conceived.
(b) Women must take folic acid to prevent birth defects.
(c) Babies must be baptized while they are still in the womb.
(d) Birth defects in babies usually only occur when families intermarry.

4. What does Desdemona keep in the silkworm box to predict the sex of a baby?
(a) A silkworm cocoon.
(b) Her hair braids.
(c) A silver spoon.
(d) The rope wedding crowns.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is ironic about the fact that Milton decides to join the Navy instead of the Army?

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

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

5. What religion do the members of Temple No. 1 practice?

(see the answer key)

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