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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Home Movies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Desdemona over hear through the heating vents in the Silk Room of the Temple No. 1?
(a) Betty Smith.
(b) The Prophet Muhammed.
(c) W.D. Fard.
(d) Sister Wanda.

2. What is the only article of modern technology does the superstitious and traditional Desdemona embraces?
(a) The automobile.
(b) The television.
(c) The vacuum cleaner.
(d) The record player (hi-fi).

3. What play do the two couples go to see the night that their babies are conceived?
(a) The Minotaur.
(b) Antigone.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) King Lear.

4. What is located in Desdemona's hope chest that she fears she will never use?
(a) A baby blanket.
(b) An olive wood silkworm box.
(c) A corset.
(d) A wedding dress.

5. What drives Desdemona and Lefty from Bithynios?
(a) All of their neighbors are leaving and they do not want to be left alone in the village.
(b) The strong desire to join their cousin in America.
(c) The advancing Turkish army.
(d) The advancing Greek army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sourmelina's parents send her to America?

2. What is the English translation of "ex ovo omnia"?

3. What does Dr. Philobosian have that he believes will protect him from the Turks?

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

5. Why does Milton decide to take the Annapolis entrance exam?

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