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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. How does Milton seduce Tessie?
(a) By joining the Navy.
(b) By playing his clarinet against her skin.
(c) By complimenting her baking skills.
(d) By playing her favorite songs on her clarinet.

2. Why is Ben Scheer so generous towards Cal/Callie?
(a) Ben is too drunk to realize that he continues to pay for Cal/Callie's food, drink and lodging.
(b) Ben is a kind hearted man who wants to help Cal/Callie.
(c) Ben wants to convince Cal/Callie to go into business with him.
(d) Ben believes Cal/Callie is a gay man and hopes to have sex with him.

3. What does the narrator say his purpose for telling this story?
(a) To record the history of his genetic anomaly.
(b) To convince the reader to accept him.
(c) To explain why he is the way he is.
(d) To share his family history.

4. What is the cause of Desdemona's heart palpitations?
(a) Unproductive silkworms.
(b) Grief over the deaths of her parents.
(c) Stress over the Greek occupation of Turkey.
(d) A rare genetic disorder.

5. What is Jerome's hobby?
(a) Running.
(b) Making horror movies.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Watching horror movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Tessie, Milton and Callie travel to New York City?

2. Who is the narrator of the story?

3. What do the police detectives tell Tessie and Milton is the best thing for them to do to help find Callie?

4. What is unusual about Lefty and Desdemona's relationship?

5. What does Desdemona admire about the women of Temple No.1?

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