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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Tiresias In Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is political and social climate of Detroit in this chapter?
(a) The federal government has taken over control of the city.
(b) Poor economics have forced several local businesses to close.
(c) There is racial harmony between blacks and whites.
(d) There is racial conflict between black and whites.

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

3. What does Desdemona admire about the women of Temple No.1?
(a) Their religious devotion.
(b) Their work ethic.
(c) Their ability to create beautiful silk fabric.
(d) Their modesty.

4. What helps narrator feel more masculine?
(a) Using urinals in the men's bathroom.
(b) His full head of hair.
(c) Cigars.
(d) A checked shirt.

5. Why is Lefty fired from the Ford automobile company?
(a) His work is sloppy and inaccurate.
(b) He refuses to wear traditional Greek dress in the Ford English School pageant.
(c) He does not pass his English language exam.
(d) He is living with a man who has a criminal record (Jimmy Zismo).

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the narrator of the story?

3. Who are the Charm Bracelets?

4. What reason does Lefty give Desdemona for his trip into town?

5. Who is Mrs. Watson?

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