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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. Why does the silk Lefty sells in the market not earn much money?
(a) He brings the cocoons to market too late in the day.
(b) Desdemona does not give him enough cocoons to sell.
(c) The silk is of poor quality and can only be used to make organzine.
(d) The merchants are poor and are unable to pay much for the silk.

2. What does Dr. Philobosian have that he believes will protect him from the Turks?
(a) A letter certifying that he treated the Greek military leader.
(b) A successful medical practice.
(c) Money to bribe the Turkish soldiers.
(d) A letter certifying that he treated the Turkish military leader.

3. Which of the following statements best describes Uncle Pete?
(a) A sweet natured priest.
(b) A superstitious old man.
(c) An intellectual chiropractor.
(d) A self-made business man.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who marries Lefty and Desdemona on the boat?

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

3. What helps narrator feel more masculine?

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

5. What tragic event occurs on the same day as Calliope's birth?

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