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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mike Antoniou think of Tessie's daily trips to the movie theatre?
(a) He is concerned that movie going will interfere with her volunteer duties.
(b) He is glad that she has found something that she enjoys to fill her time while he is away.
(c) He believes that it is frivolous to attend movies while the war is going on.
(d) He thinks that movies are immoral.

2. What is the fate of the Silk Room at Temple No. 1 when Elijah Muhammed takes over as leader after Fard's arrest.?
(a) It is relocated to a new building.
(b) It closes.
(c) It is downsized.
(d) It is expanded.

3. What happens to the Zebra Room's earnings?
(a) Lefty loses them by gambling instead of depositing them into the bank.
(b) The Zebra Room earns little money because it is located in a poor neighborhood.
(c) They are stolen when the Zebra Room is burglarized.
(d) Milton uses the money to expand the operation by opening a series of hot dog stands.

4. In the chapter "Tricknology", what does Lefty do to help supplement his income?
(a) He rents a room in the family's home to a customer from the Zebra Room.
(b) He serves as a driver for his friend Maurice during the day.
(c) He solicits women to pose for pornographic photos taken by his friend Maurice.
(d) He extends the operating hours of the Zebra Room.

5. Who is Lefty and Desdemona's sponsor for entry into America?
(a) They do not need a sponsor to enter the U.S.
(b) Their cousin, Sourmelina.
(c) Their friend, Dr. Philobosian.
(d) Captain Kontoulis.

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

7. What does Desdemona's mother say is critical for encourage silk worms to produce good silk?
(a) Soft music.
(b) Peace.
(c) Their caretaker's purity.
(d) A warm environment.

8. What does Desdemona promise St. Christopher she will do if Milton is spared injury in the war?
(a) She will attend church on a daily basis.
(b) She will confess to her children that she and Lefty are brother and sister.
(c) She will donate a large portion of her earnings to the church.
(d) She will send Milton to Bithynios to repair the town's church.

9. Where do Desdemona and Lefty move to when they arrive in the United States?
(a) New Smyrna.
(b) Detroit.
(c) Grosse Pointe.
(d) New York City.

10. What industry is the Temple No. 1 involved in?
(a) Raising silkworms and weaving silk fabric.
(b) Bootlegging.
(c) Tool and dye manufacturing.
(d) Cigar rolling.

11. Why are realtors reluctant to sell Milton a home in Grosse Pointe?
(a) Because they do not believe he can afford the mortgage.
(b) Because of the way he dresses.
(c) Because of his Greek background.
(d) Because of his loud voice.

12. What does Lefty teach Desdemona to help her pass the English literacy test required for entry into America?
(a) English phrases.
(b) A Bible passage forbidding incest.
(c) A Bible passage about eunuchs.
(d) Passages from the Greek Bible.

13. In "Opa!", why is Milton suddenly around the house more than at the diner?
(a) The bank has foreclosed on the diner.
(b) Milton wants to help care for his father, Lefty, after his stroke.
(c) Milton has sold the Zebra Room to a new owner.
(d) Business is bad so Milton closes the restaurant several days a week.

14. Why does the narrator say that the riots were "the best thing that ever happened to us"?
(a) Because Lefty had three insurance policies on the Zebra Room, the family was paid a large sum of money when the business burned down.
(b) Fear of having their home and business destroyed during the riots brought the Stephanides family closer together.
(c) Because the Zebra Room was a failing business, it was a relief to the family to not have to worry about profits any more.
(d) The riots made the Stephanides family develop a strong sense of pride in their Greek heritage.

15. What is the only article of modern technology does the superstitious and traditional Desdemona embraces?
(a) The record player (hi-fi).
(b) The vacuum cleaner.
(c) The television.
(d) The automobile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the English translation of "ex ovo omnia"?

2. Which of the following statements best describes Lefty?

3. How does Desdemona's prediction of the sex of the baby compare to it's actual sex?

4. Why does the silk Lefty sells in the market not earn much money?

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

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