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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) Dr. Philobosian.
(b) Gus Vasilakis.
(c) Milton Stephanides.
(d) Mike Antoniou.

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 relocated to a new building.
(b) It is expanded.
(c) It closes.
(d) It is downsized.

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

4. What does Calliope do when she she is baptized?
(a) She urinates on Father Mike.
(b) She stops crying.
(c) She becomes unable to breathe when immersed in the baptismal font.
(d) She begins crying when sprinkled with holy water.

5. What is Lefty's actual motivation for going into town?
(a) To court a woman he hopes to marry.
(b) To sell the silk cocoons at market.
(c) To shop for groceries at the market.
(d) To visit a local bar and brothel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "maze" that Jimmy tells Lefty women should be "shut up in"?

2. What does Desdemona's mother say is critical for encourage silk worms to produce good silk?

3. What artistic medium does Julie Kikuchi work with?

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

5. What play do the two couples go to see the night that their babies are conceived?

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