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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say makes him/her "the most famous hermaphrodite in history"?
(a) S/he was studied by Dr. Luce.
(b) S/he went to the doctor to have a sex change operation.
(c) S/he lived as a girl but had the body of a boy.
(d) S/he has the brain of a boy, but was raised as a girl.

2. What condition must Desdemona meet to be hired by the Temple No. 1?
(a) She must pledge allegiance to their religious leader, Minister Fard.
(b) She must convince them that she had black ancestors.
(c) She must demonstrate that she knows how to weave silk into fabric.
(d) She must prove that she is capable of raising silk worms.

3. What artistic medium does Julie Kikuchi work with?
(a) Sculpture.
(b) Photography.
(c) Pottery.
(d) Painting.

4. Which of the following statements best describes Lefty?
(a) A traditional man in a modern town.
(b) A cruel, abusive alcoholic.
(c) A jazz loving gangster.
(d) A modern man in a traditional town.

5. Who does Zoe end up marrying?
(a) Dr. Philobosian.
(b) Father Mike.
(c) Milton.
(d) Chapter Eleven.

6. What helps narrator feel more masculine?
(a) His full head of hair.
(b) Using urinals in the men's bathroom.
(c) Cigars.
(d) A checked shirt.

7. How does Desdemona's prediction of the sex of the baby compare to it's actual sex?
(a) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a girl and it is a girl.
(b) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a boy and it is a boy.
(c) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a boy, but it is born a girl.
(d) Desdemona predicted the baby would be a girl, but it is born a boy.

8. What does Calliope do when she she is baptized?
(a) She stops crying.
(b) She becomes unable to breathe when immersed in the baptismal font.
(c) She urinates on Father Mike.
(d) She begins crying when sprinkled with holy water.

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

10. What does Desdemona vow to never do again after Milton's birth?
(a) Have another child.
(b) Predict the sex of an unborn child using her silver spoon.
(c) Tell anyone that she and Lefty are brother and sister.
(d) Care for Sourmelina's baby, Theodora.

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

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

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

14. Who does Desdemona hope that Milton will marry?
(a) Gaia Vasilakis.
(b) Zoe Stephanides.
(c) Tessie Zismo.
(d) Julie Kikuchi.

15. 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 relocates and expands the business.
(c) Lefty sells the Zebra Room to a new owner.
(d) Lefty is forced to close the business because of Desdemona's disapproval.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about Desdemona's presence on Hastings Street?

2. How do Lefty's and Dr. Philobosian's paths cross?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes the scenes of Milton in Navy training?

4. What is the source of Dr. Philobosian's sadness?

5. What does Lefty resolve to do after his visit to the brothel?

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