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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Falling in Love, 1791-1803; Recurrent Secrets, 1791-1943; A Parade, A Death, A Proposition, 1804-1969; Letter Dated 28 October 1997; A Very Rigid Search.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What evidence does Yankel, Brod's "father," give that Brod's "mother" loved him?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Books Brod's mother gave him.
(c) Jewelry her "mother" gave him.
(d) Love letters that Yankel wrote to himself with his left hand.

2. According to Alex, what is Grandfather like after the trip to Lutsk?
(a) Younger.
(b) Older.
(c) Reenergized.
(d) Defeated.

3. Who is in the photo that Jonathan shows to Alex?
(a) Jonathan's grandfather and Augustine.
(b) Jonathan and his girlfriend.
(c) Grandfather and Eli.
(d) Alex's grandfather and grandmother.

4. In "The Beginning of the World Often Comes," who finds debris in the river?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Hannah and Chana.
(c) Brod.
(d) Alex.

5. Who wrote the "Letter Dated 23 September 1997"?
(a) Yankel.
(b) Jonathan.
(c) Alex.
(d) Grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people celebrate Trachimday?

2. What are the Ukrainians celebrating when Jonathan arrives?

3. What does Little Igor's father buy him in an attempt to make him feel better?

4. Who claims that it was Trachim who drove into the river?

5. What is the name of Grandfather's dog?

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