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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. Where do Desdemona and Lefty move to when they arrive in the United States?
(a) Grosse Pointe.
(b) New Smyrna.
(c) Detroit.
(d) New York City.

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

3. What is the "maze" that Jimmy tells Lefty women should be "shut up in"?
(a) Pregnancy.
(b) Prison.
(c) House work.
(d) Marriage.

4. How does Desdemona's prediction of the sex of the baby compare to it's actual sex?
(a) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a girl, but it is born a boy.
(b) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a boy, but it is born a girl.
(c) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a girl and it is a girl.
(d) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a boy and it is a boy.

5. Who does Zoe end up marrying?
(a) Dr. Philobosian.
(b) Milton.
(c) Chapter Eleven.
(d) Father Mike.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes the scenes of Milton in Navy training?

3. To what religious faith does Stephanides family belong?

4. In the chapter "Tricknology", what does Lefty do to help supplement his income?

5. Who does Desdemona hope that Tessie will marry?

(see the answer key)

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