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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Tricknology.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements best describes Lefty?
(a) A modern man in a traditional town.
(b) A cruel, abusive alcoholic.
(c) A traditional man in a modern town.
(d) A jazz loving gangster.

2. What does Desdemona's mother say is critical for encourage silk worms to produce good silk?
(a) A warm environment.
(b) Soft music.
(c) Peace.
(d) Their caretaker's purity.

3. Why did Sourmelina's parents send her to America?
(a) She was caught in a scandalous affair with a woman.
(b) They could not afford to support an unmarried daughter.
(c) They could not find a man to marry her in Bithynios.
(d) They wanted her to find fame and fortune in America.

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

5. 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) He brings the cocoons to market too late in the day.
(d) The silk is of poor quality and can only be used to make organzine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desdemona admire about the women of Temple No.1?

2. Who marries Lefty and Desdemona on the boat?

3. 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?

4. What does Desdemona vow to never do again after Milton's birth?

5. What condition must Desdemona meet to be hired by the Temple No. 1?

(see the answer key)

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