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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Desdemona over hear through the heating vents in the Silk Room of the Temple No. 1?
(a) Sister Wanda.
(b) The Prophet Muhammed.
(c) W.D. Fard.
(d) Betty Smith.

2. Who does Desdemona hope that Tessie will marry?
(a) Gus Vasilakis.
(b) Milton Stephanides.
(c) Dr. Philobosian.
(d) Mike Antoniou.

3. What is the only article of modern technology does the superstitious and traditional Desdemona embraces?
(a) The record player (hi-fi).
(b) The vacuum cleaner.
(c) The television.
(d) The automobile.

4. What tragic event occurs on the same day as Calliope's birth?
(a) Her grandfather dies.
(b) Her grandfather has his first stroke.
(c) The Korean War begins.
(d) Callie's parents discover she has a rare genetic disorder.

5. What is located in Desdemona's hope chest that she fears she will never use?
(a) A wedding dress.
(b) A corset.
(c) A baby blanket.
(d) An olive wood silkworm box.

6. What is significant about Callie's and Clementine's soak in the Middlesex hot tub?
(a) The girls discover their interest in water ballet.
(b) Callie discovers she is sexually attracted to girls.
(c) Lefty spies on the girls while they are in the hot tub.
(d) Callie injures Clementine.

7. What does Lefty resolve to do after his visit to the brothel?
(a) Marry a village girl and start a family.
(b) Leave Bithynios to immigrate to America.
(c) Tell Desdemona of his feelings for her.
(d) Attend the local Greek church more often.

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

9. What happens to the Zebra Room in this chapter?
(a) Lefty relocates and expands the business.
(b) Lefty is forced to close the business because it is no longer profitable.
(c) Lefty is forced to close the business because of Desdemona's disapproval.
(d) Lefty sells the Zebra Room to a new owner.

10. Who is Fard Muhammad?
(a) Jimmy Zismo.
(b) Dr. Philobosian.
(c) Elijah Poole.
(d) Maurice Plantagenet.

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

12. What does Callie witness late one night that foreshadows the violent turn that the riots will take?
(a) Milton loading a pistol with bullets.
(b) President Johnson announcing on t.v. that he is sending federal troops into Detroit.
(c) News footage of the number of deaths, injuries and fires caused during the riots.
(d) A tank rolling down the street.

13. What is the source of Dr. Philobosian's sadness?
(a) His family was killed by the Turks.
(b) The other passengers are cruel to Dr. Philobosian because he is Armenian.
(c) He has no where to go when he reaches America.
(d) He had to leave his family behind in Turkey.

14. What helps narrator feel more masculine?
(a) A checked shirt.
(b) His full head of hair.
(c) Cigars.
(d) Using urinals in the men's bathroom.

15. 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 discuss their family tree as if they are learning it for the first time.
(c) They consummate their marriage in the life boat.
(d) They board the ship separately.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Mrs. Watson?

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

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

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