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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Silk Road.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Desdemona's prediction of the sex of the baby compare to it's actual sex?
(a) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a boy, but it is born a girl.
(b) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a girl, but it is born a boy.
(c) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a girl and it is a girl.
(d) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a boy and it is a boy.

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

3. What is the cause of Desdemona's heart palpitations?
(a) Unproductive silkworms.
(b) Grief over the deaths of her parents.
(c) A rare genetic disorder.
(d) Stress over the Greek occupation of Turkey.

4. What does Lefty resolve to do after his visit to the brothel?
(a) Marry a village girl and start a family.
(b) Leave Bithynios to immigrate to America.
(c) Attend the local Greek church more often.
(d) Tell Desdemona of his feelings for her.

5. What is unusual about Lefty and Desdemona's relationship?
(a) They are pretending to be brother and sister, but are actually involved in a romantic relationship.
(b) They are sexually attracted to each other even though they are brother and sister.
(c) They have very different interests. Lefty likes the modern, city life while Desdemona is more traditional.
(d) They live alone in their family home after their parents die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Pete encourage Tessie and Milton to do to ensure their baby will be a girl?

2. What is Lefty's actual motivation for going into town?

3. What does Desdemona keep in the silkworm box to predict the sex of a baby?

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

5. What does Dr. Philobosian have that he believes will protect him from the Turks?

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