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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. What drives Desdemona and Lefty from Bithynios?
(a) The advancing Greek army.
(b) All of their neighbors are leaving and they do not want to be left alone in the village.
(c) The advancing Turkish army.
(d) The strong desire to join their cousin in America.

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

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

4. 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 girl and it is a girl.
(b) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a boy and it is a boy.
(c) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a girl, but it is born a boy.
(d) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a boy, but it is born a girl.

5. How do Lefty's and Dr. Philobosian's paths cross?
(a) They are both digging through garbage bins looking for food.
(b) They are both are fleeing Turkey.
(c) The doctor offers Lefty money and medical treatment while he is in Smyrna.
(d) They meet and strike up a conversation at a bakery in Smyrna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following factors complicates Tessie's relationship with Father Mike?

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

3. Who is the narrator of the story?

4. What does the narrator say his purpose for telling this story?

5. What helps narrator feel more masculine?

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