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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Go West, Young Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What religion do the members of Temple No. 1 practice?
(a) Greek Orthodox Christianity.
(b) No religion. They are a business, not a church.
(c) Islam.
(d) Catholicism.

4. What is Lefty's actual motivation for going into town?
(a) To sell the silk cocoons at market.
(b) To court a woman he hopes to marry.
(c) To visit a local bar and brothel.
(d) To shop for groceries at the market.

5. How does the Object act towards Callie the morning after the hunting lodge visit?
(a) She does not talk to Callie.
(b) She is eager to hear details about Callie's night with Jerome.
(c) She is angry at Callie for having sex with her brother.
(d) She is eager to tell Callie about her feelings for Rex.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Desdemona visit Dr. Philobosian in this chapter?

2. Which of the following statements best describes Lefty?

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

4. What does Lefty decide to do to earn money to support his family after Jimmy Zismo's death?

5. According to Dr. Luce which of the following is NOT an influence on gender identity?

(see the answer key)

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