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

2. In the chapter "Tricknology", what does Lefty do to help supplement his income?
(a) He solicits women to pose for pornographic photos taken by his friend Maurice.
(b) He extends the operating hours of the Zebra Room.
(c) He rents a room in the family's home to a customer from the Zebra Room.
(d) He serves as a driver for his friend Maurice during the day.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Lefty able to get he and Desdemona out of the burning city of Smyrna?

2. How does Lefty communicate with Calliope?

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

4. What concerns Milton about Lefty's business practices at the Zebra Room?

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

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