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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 does the narrator say makes him/her "the most famous hermaphrodite in history"?
(a) S/he went to the doctor to have a sex change operation.
(b) S/he was studied by Dr. Luce.
(c) S/he lived as a girl but had the body of a boy.
(d) S/he has the brain of a boy, but was raised as a girl.

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

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

4. What is the source of Dr. Philobosian's sadness?
(a) His family was killed by the Turks.
(b) He has no where to go when he reaches America.
(c) The other passengers are cruel to Dr. Philobosian because he is Armenian.
(d) He had to leave his family behind in Turkey.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What helps narrator feel more masculine?

3. To what religious faith does Stephanides family belong?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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