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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Die Laughing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zvi, when leaving, put in his pocket?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A new book.
(c) A letter from his friend.
(d) A copy of "The Death of Leopold Gursky."

2. How does Leo get into the house?
(a) He waits for Isaac for return.
(b) He picks the lock.
(c) He has a neighbor unlock the door.
(d) He has Isaac's wife let him in.

3. Why does Alma think that Mereminski came to New York?
(a) Litvinoff wrote about a string held by a woman who lives in Brooklyn.
(b) Litvinoff wrote about a woman who returned to New York.
(c) Litvinoff wrote about a string held by a woman who left for America.
(d) Litvinoff wrote about a woman who flew to New York.

4. What does Leo see?
(a) A photo album.
(b) A piano.
(c) A book.
(d) A typewriter.

5. When does Leo use his purchase?
(a) When he writes his first book.
(b) He never uses it.
(c) Not until he writes his second book.
(d) Right away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Misha ask Alma about Alma Mereminski?

2. Does Leo see his book or any sign of himself in Isaac's house?

3. Who tells Bird about lamed vovniks?

4. What does Alma do when Bird asks about their father?

5. Why is Emanuel Chaim known as Bird?

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