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

2. 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 discuss their family tree as if they are learning it for the first time.
(b) They consummate their marriage in the life boat.
(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.

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

4. What is unique about Calliope's fifth chromosome?
(a) It produces an enzyme that prevents her from producing a certain hormone.
(b) It leads her to be a large baby.
(c) It's structure causes her to have a birth defect.
(d) It impairs her brain development.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of the story?

2. What does the narrator say makes him/her "the most famous hermaphrodite in history"?

3. Who marries Lefty and Desdemona on the boat?

4. What does Desdemona attempt to smuggle into the U.S. in her silkworm box?

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

(see the answer key)

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