1. Why does the narrator say that the riots were "the best thing that ever happened to us"?
(a) Fear of having their home and business destroyed during the riots brought the Stephanides family closer together.
(b) The riots made the Stephanides family develop a strong sense of pride in their Greek heritage.
(c) Because Lefty had three insurance policies on the Zebra Room, the family was paid a large sum of money when the business burned down.
(d) Because the Zebra Room was a failing business, it was a relief to the family to not have to worry about profits any more.

2. Which of the following is NOT a criterion in the real estate "Point System"?
(a) Religion.
(b) Marital status.
(c) Ethnic origin.
(d) Occupation.

3. What does Jerome accuse Callie and the Object of being?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Backstabbers.
(c) Sisters.
(d) Lesbians.

4. What is unusual about Desdemona's presence on Hastings Street?
(a) Hastings Street is primarily a black neighborhood and Desdemona is white.
(b) Hastings Street is primarily a white neighborhood and Desdemona is black.
(c) Desdemona is dressed in traditional Greek clothing while everyone on Hastings Street is dressed in modern clothing.
(d) Hastings Street is a long distance from her home on Hurlbut.

5. What does Desdemona do following Lefty's death?
(a) She moves to the Southwest with Sourmelina.
(b) She wails and throws herself on his coffin.
(c) She moves from the guest house into the main house at Middlesex.
(d) She climbs into her bed and does not leave it for ten years.