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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, News of the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lefty teach Desdemona to help her pass the English literacy test required for entry into America?
(a) English phrases.
(b) A Bible passage forbidding incest.
(c) A Bible passage about eunuchs.
(d) Passages from the Greek Bible.

2. What is the fate of the Silk Room at Temple No. 1 when Elijah Muhammed takes over as leader after Fard's arrest.?
(a) It is downsized.
(b) It closes.
(c) It is relocated to a new building.
(d) It is expanded.

3. What shocks Desdemona and Lefty about Sourmelina's husband, Jimmy Zismo?
(a) His dark skin.
(b) His occupation.
(c) His religious beliefs.
(d) His wealth.

4. Who does Desdemona hope that Tessie will marry?
(a) Gus Vasilakis.
(b) Mike Antoniou.
(c) Milton Stephanides.
(d) Dr. Philobosian.

5. Why does the silk Lefty sells in the market not earn much money?
(a) He brings the cocoons to market too late in the day.
(b) The silk is of poor quality and can only be used to make organzine.
(c) The merchants are poor and are unable to pay much for the silk.
(d) Desdemona does not give him enough cocoons to sell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What medical fact does Dr. Philobosian share with Desdemona that makes her worry about her pregnancy?

2. What does Desdemona vow to never do again after Milton's birth?

3. What helps narrator feel more masculine?

4. Which of the following statements best describes Uncle Pete?

5. What condition must Desdemona meet to be hired by the Temple No. 1?

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