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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what religious faith does Stephanides family belong?

2. How does Lefty manage to keep the men in the gaming room from stealing his winnings?

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

4. What reason does Lefty give Desdemona for his trip into town?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Desdemona fearful about Tessie and Milton's burgeoning romantic relationship?

2. How does the narrator characterize Lefty's gradual demise?

3. Why does Lefty visit the town of Bursa so often?

4. Why do Desdemona and Lefty pretend that they do not know each other while aboard the Giulia?

5. Describe the village of Bithynios.

6. What does Milton do to convince the realtor to sell him Middlesex?

7. Describe Desdemona's silkworm box and its contents.

8. How does Jimmy Zismo change during Sourmelina's pregnancy?

9. What does Desdemona do when she hears that Milton's Navy unit will be going to war?

10. Describe the events that allow Desdemona and Lefty to depart from Smyrna.

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