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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Falling in Love, 1934-1941; Letter Dated 24 December 1997; An Overture to Illumination; Falling in Love, 1934-1941; Letter Dated 26 January 1998.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is written on the note Yankel found on his welcome mat?
(a) "Don't look for me. I will not be back."
(b) "I'll be back soon, don't worry."
(c) "I hate you."
(d) "I had to do it for myself."

2. Why does everyone read from the Book of Antecedents?
(a) Because it is fascinating.
(b) Because they will have their lives written in it one day.
(c) Because they are required to read it.
(d) Because it includes a census.

3. Who is the bridegroom that the men are waiting for in "The Dial, 1941-1804-1941"?
(a) Safran.
(b) Alex.
(c) Sasha.
(d) Kolker.

4. According to Alex, why does Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior like Jonathan so much?
(a) She likes his voice.
(b) She likes his story.
(c) She likes his cologne.
(d) She likes his eyes.

5. Who did Grandfather "murder?"
(a) Herschel.
(b) Father.
(c) Safran.
(d) Anna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Brod want her husband to go to work?

2. Why is Little Igor sad on his birthday?

3. "The Dial, 1941-1804-1941" goes back and forth between two stories. Who are the two stories about?

4. What happens to the Kolker when he goes to work?

5. Who thinks "This is love . . When you notice someone's absence and hate that absence more than anything" (121)?

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