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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 does Chapter Eleven believe gives him the ability to finally beat his father at ping-pong?
(a) LSD.
(b) Practice.
(c) Meg Zemka.
(d) Callie's support.

2. What is the English translation of "ex ovo omnia"?
(a) Everything exits an egg.
(b) Every child begins as an egg.
(c) Everything comes out of an egg.
(d) Everything is an egg.

3. What business venture does Milton begin with the remaining money from the insurance settlement on the Zebra Room?
(a) A McDonalds franchise.
(b) A Greek restaurant.
(c) A series of hot dog stands.
(d) A Cadillac dealership.

4. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Calliope.
(c) Milton.
(d) Tessie.

5. What does Desdemona fear will happen to Lefty?
(a) He will never marry and will die alone.
(b) He will marry an unattractive Turkish woman.
(c) He will become a smoker and alcoholic.
(d) He will marry a village girl and will leave Desdemona alone to care for the cocoonery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion do the members of Temple No. 1 practice?

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

3. Why does Tessie take Callie to the Golden Fleece salon?

4. Who does Desdemona hope that Milton will marry?

5. What happens to Milton as he is about to go into war that Desdemona believes is an answer to her prayers?

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