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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Looking Myself Up in Webster's.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Milton decide to enlist in the Navy?
(a) He wants to escape taking over the Zebra Room as a career.
(b) He wants to prove to Tessie that he is a strong, brave man.
(c) He is heartbroken when Tessie becomes engaged to Mike Antoniou.
(d) He is fiercely patriotic and wants to fight to protect America.

2. Why do Lefty and Desdemona know that they can trust Sourmelina to keep the secret that they are siblings?
(a) Sourmelina has her own secret: she is a lesbian.
(b) Sourmelina does not know that Lefty and Desdemona are siblings.
(c) Lefty and Desdemona threaten Sourmelina.
(d) Lefty and Desdemona pay Sourmelina a fee for her silence.

3. What medical condition does Dr. Philobosian diagnose Desdemona with?
(a) Heart disease.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Depression.
(d) None. He says she is in good health.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desdemona promise St. Christopher she will do if Milton is spared injury in the war?

2. Which of the following changes in Callie is not typical for a girl to go through during puberty?

3. Why does Chapter Eleven become interested in current events and politics?

4. Who is the narrator of the story?

5. What drives Desdemona and Lefty from Bithynios?

(see the answer key)

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