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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lefty decide to do to earn money to support his family after Jimmy Zismo's death?
(a) Take over Jimmy's bootlegging business.
(b) Work at the Ford factory.
(c) Open a bar, the Zebra Room, in his basement.
(d) Sell Jimmy's zebra skin rug.

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

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 find a man to marry her in Bithynios.
(c) They wanted her to find fame and fortune in America.
(d) They could not afford to support an unmarried daughter.

4. Why does Desdemona visit Dr. Philobosian in this chapter?
(a) To determine whether or not she is pregnant
(b) Because she has contracted an illness from the silk workers
(c) To ask him to sterilize her so she will not be able to have more children.
(d) To have a physical examination

5. What reason does Lefty give Desdemona for his trip into town?
(a) To sell the silk cocoons at market.
(b) To visit a local bar and brothel.
(c) To court a woman he hopes to marry.
(d) To shop for groceries at the market.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the silk Lefty sells in the market not earn much money?

3. What does Desdemona fear will happen to Lefty?

4. Who does Desdemona over hear through the heating vents in the Silk Room of the Temple No. 1?

5. What is located in Desdemona's hope chest that she fears she will never use?

(see the answer key)

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