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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Book of Recurrent Dreams, 1791; Falling in Love, 1791-1796; Another Lottery, 1791; Letter Dated 23 September 1997; Going Forth to Lutsk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yankel do when he gets to the river?
(a) He dives into the water to see if he can save anyone.
(b) He stops the girls from swimming.
(c) He encourages the girls to dive for treasure.
(d) He laughs.

2. What name is chosen for the shtetl in a lottery?
(a) Shtetl.
(b) Trachimbrod.
(c) Brod.
(d) Sofiowka.

3. What is the purpose of The Lottery?
(a) It is a game to win enough money for two years wages.
(b) It is a method of deciding who will adopt a baby.
(c) It is a method of deciding who needs to die as an offering.
(d) It is a game to win a trip to America.

4. What lie does Yankel tell himself?
(a) "I am not sad."
(b) "I am young."
(c) "I am Brod's biological father."
(d) "I am strong."

5. What are the Ukrainians celebrating when Jonathan arrives?
(a) Jonathan's arrival.
(b) The end of the war.
(c) Their new constitution.
(d) The new year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Little Igor?

2. According to Alex, what is Grandfather like after the trip to Lutsk?

3. How is the town divided?

4. How long does it take the baby to choose a name?

5. Why is Sammy Davis Junior, Junior with the group?

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