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

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

3. Why does Alex lie to his brother?
(a) He wants his brother to be happy.
(b) He wants his brother to admire him.
(c) He wants his father to be proud of him.
(d) He wants his brother to be better than him.

4. In "Letter Dated 26 January 1998," what does Alex tell about Grandfather?
(a) Grandfather killed himself.
(b) Grandfather found Augustine.
(c) Grandfather has found the money to look for Augustine.
(d) Grandfather has fought with Father.

5. Who does Safran think he looks like?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) His rabbi.
(c) His great-great-great grandfather.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement is an accurate description of Jonathan?

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

3. Who is Little Igor?

4. What do Alex and Jonathan do together while waiting for Grandfather and the old woman to finish talking?

5. Who says "I am a good person who has lived in a bad time" (227)?

(see the answer key)

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