1. Why does Jimmy Zismo need to smuggle alcohol into the U.S. from Canada?
(a) The liquor that he imports is not available in the U.S.
(b) It is the Prohibition and alcohol was extremely expensive in the U.S.
(c) He doesn't want to have to pay high tariff fees by bringing the liquor over the border.
(d) It is the Prohibition. Distilling and selling liquor is illegal in the U.S.

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

3. What does Desdemona's mother say is critical for encourage silk worms to produce good silk?
(a) Peace.
(b) A warm environment.
(c) Their caretaker's purity.
(d) Soft music.

4. What is unusual about Lefty and Desdemona's relationship?
(a) They live alone in their family home after their parents die.
(b) They are pretending to be brother and sister, but are actually involved in a romantic relationship.
(c) They are sexually attracted to each other even though they are brother and sister.
(d) They have very different interests. Lefty likes the modern, city life while Desdemona is more traditional.

5. What is unusual about Desdemona's presence on Hastings Street?
(a) Hastings Street is primarily a white neighborhood and Desdemona is black.
(b) Hastings Street is a long distance from her home on Hurlbut.
(c) Hastings Street is primarily a black neighborhood and Desdemona is white.
(d) Desdemona is dressed in traditional Greek clothing while everyone on Hastings Street is dressed in modern clothing.