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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Air-Ride.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is unusual about Lefty and Desdemona's relationship?
(a) They have very different interests. Lefty likes the modern, city life while Desdemona is more traditional.
(b) They are sexually attracted to each other even though they are brother and sister.
(c) They are pretending to be brother and sister, but are actually involved in a romantic relationship.
(d) They live alone in their family home after their parents die.

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

4. What happens to the Zebra Room in this chapter?
(a) Lefty is forced to close the business because it is no longer profitable.
(b) Lefty sells the Zebra Room to a new owner.
(c) Lefty is forced to close the business because of Desdemona's disapproval.
(d) Lefty relocates and expands the business.

5. Why does Tessie take Callie to the Golden Fleece salon?
(a) To have a facial.
(b) To have her nails done.
(c) To have her mustache waxed off.
(d) To get a haircut.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Callie witness late one night that foreshadows the violent turn that the riots will take?

2. What does Desdemona do to help make the village girls more attractive to Lefty?

3. Why did Sourmelina's parents send her to America?

4. Why does Jimmy Zismo need to smuggle alcohol into the U.S. from Canada?

5. What tragic event occurs on the same day as Calliope's birth?

(see the answer key)

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