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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Wolverette.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What industry is the Temple No. 1 involved in?
(a) Tool and dye manufacturing.
(b) Cigar rolling.
(c) Bootlegging.
(d) Raising silkworms and weaving silk fabric.

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

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

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 a long distance from her home on Hurlbut.
(c) Hastings Street is primarily a white neighborhood and Desdemona is black.
(d) Desdemona is dressed in traditional Greek clothing while everyone on Hastings Street is dressed in modern clothing.

5. Why does Jimmy Fioretos call to wake Milton early one morning?
(a) Race riots have begun in the city near the Zebra Room.
(b) The Zebra Room has been broken into.
(c) Jimmy wants Milton to help him protect his business.
(d) The Zebra Room has caught on fire.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the Charm Bracelets?

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

4. Why is Callie given the position of goalie on the field hockey team at her school?

5. What does Lefty teach Desdemona to help her pass the English literacy test required for entry into America?

(see the answer key)

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