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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. How do Brod and Yankel earn a living?
(a) They fix anything from broken jars to broken doors.
(b) They work in the public library.
(c) They rent books from their personal library to the town people.
(d) They work in the field.

2. What does Yankel wear that distinguishes him from everyone else?
(a) An incriminating abacus bead on a string.
(b) An innocent white flower in his lapel.
(c) A blue bowler hat with a black ribbon.
(d) A black tie.

3. What is the official name of the shtetl?
(a) Trachimbrod.
(b) Brod.
(c) Shtetl.
(d) Sofiowka.

4. Who wins the Trachimday parade game?
(a) Shalom.
(b) Yankel.
(c) Sofiowka.
(d) Brod.

5. What is the most important item found in the river?
(a) A baby girl.
(b) Trachim's body.
(c) A treasure chest.
(d) A bag of gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is The Book of Recurrent Dreams?

2. Who does Alex fall in love with?

3. Brod sees a picture in her telescope. What is written on the back?

4. Yankel was once known by what other name?

5. How does Brod dress for the parade?

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