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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 Lefty manage to keep the men in the gaming room from stealing his winnings?
(a) He hides them in his sock.
(b) He fights the men and wins.
(c) He loses them all in subsequent games.
(d) He flees from the gaming room and hides.

2. What does Desdemona keep in the silkworm box to predict the sex of a baby?
(a) The rope wedding crowns.
(b) A silver spoon.
(c) A silkworm cocoon.
(d) Her hair braids.

3. What does Desdemona attempt to smuggle into the U.S. in her silkworm box?
(a) Silkworm eggs.
(b) Silkworm cocoons.
(c) A silver spoon.
(d) Silkworms.

4. Which of the following actions is NOT part of Lefty and Desdemona's plan to convince themselves and others that they are young lovers rather than brother and sister?
(a) They consummate their marriage in the life boat.
(b) They discuss their family tree as if they are learning it for the first time.
(c) They board the ship separately.
(d) They have chance meetings on the deck pretending to be getting to know each other for the first time.

5. To what religious faith does Stephanides family belong?
(a) The Church of Islam.
(b) The Presbyterian Church.
(c) Greek Orthodox Church.
(d) The Roman Catholic Church.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Desdemona's prediction of the sex of the baby compare to it's actual sex?

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

4. What helps narrator feel more masculine?

5. What does Lefty resolve to do after his visit to the brothel?

(see the answer key)

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