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

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

3. How is Lefty able to get he and Desdemona out of the burning city of Smyrna?
(a) He hitchikes from the city into the mountains.
(b) He pretends they are French citizens in order to gain passage on a departing boat.
(c) He asks Dr. Philobosian to allow them to hide in his home.
(d) He buys tickets on boat bound for Greece.

4. What does Desdemona vow to never do again after Calliope's birth?
(a) Attend church.
(b) Speak to Tessie.
(c) Predict a child's sex.
(d) Leave her ill husband alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lefty manage to keep the men in the gaming room from stealing his winnings?

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

3. Who marries Lefty and Desdemona on the boat?

4. What does Desdemona fear will happen to Lefty?

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

(see the answer key)

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