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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. What is the "maze" that Jimmy tells Lefty women should be "shut up in"?
(a) Pregnancy.
(b) Marriage.
(c) House work.
(d) Prison.

2. What condition must Desdemona meet to be hired by the Temple No. 1?
(a) She must prove that she is capable of raising silk worms.
(b) She must pledge allegiance to their religious leader, Minister Fard.
(c) She must demonstrate that she knows how to weave silk into fabric.
(d) She must convince them that she had black ancestors.

3. What does Dr. Philobosian have that he believes will protect him from the Turks?
(a) A letter certifying that he treated the Greek military leader.
(b) Money to bribe the Turkish soldiers.
(c) A successful medical practice.
(d) A letter certifying that he treated the Turkish military leader.

4. How does Milton seduce Tessie?
(a) By playing his clarinet against her skin.
(b) By playing her favorite songs on her clarinet.
(c) By complimenting her baking skills.
(d) By joining the Navy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is ironic about the fact that Milton decides to join the Navy instead of the Army?

3. What causes conflict between Jimmy and Lefty?

4. Who is Lefty and Desdemona's sponsor for entry into America?

5. What does Desdemona keep in the silkworm box to predict the sex of a baby?

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