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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 synagogue does Yankel belong to?
(a) The Trachimbrod Synagogue.
(b) The Upright Synagogue.
(c) The Slouching Synagogue.
(d) The Shalom Temple.

2. What is written on Sofiowka's chest when he is found dead?
(a) Trachimbrod.
(b) Rapist.
(c) Animal.
(d) Sorry.

3. Yankel was once known by what other name?
(a) Safran.
(b) Didl.
(c) Jonathan.
(d) Kolker.

4. In "An Overture to Illumination," Jonathan, Alex, and Grandfather are returning from Trachimbrod. Why does Grandfather get mad at their waitress?
(a) She calls Jonathan a Jew.
(b) She reminds him of someone he knew.
(c) She spills their drinks on them.
(d) She does not have any meals without meat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Alex think was "born to be a writer"?

3. Throughout the novel, who is Jonathan looking for?

4. When Grandfather asks Alex for his life-savings, what does Alex ask for in exchange?

5. What does Grandfather want to do with Alex's money?

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