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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dial, 1941-1804-1941; Letter Dated 17 November 1997; Falling in Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lie does Yankel tell himself?
(a) "I am Brod's biological father."
(b) "I am strong."
(c) "I am not sad."
(d) "I am young."

2. What is the name of Grandfather's dog?
(a) Alexander.
(b) Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior.
(c) Little Igor.
(d) Rolf.

3. What is Yankel doing before he is told he will be a father?
(a) Listening to the Book of Recurrent Dreams.
(b) Flirting with another woman.
(c) Working at the flour mill.
(d) Working in the fields.

4. Why does the Tolerable Rabbi call the winner "Kolker"?
(a) Because of his profession.
(b) Because he is a cook.
(c) Because he is from Kolki.
(d) Because he is from Kolkensberg.

5. What do Alex and Jonathan do together while waiting for Grandfather and the old woman to finish talking?
(a) They decide to write a novel together.
(b) They skin the corn and talk.
(c) They read.
(d) They peel potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take the baby to choose a name?

2. What does Alex admit to Jonathan in the "Letter Dated 17 November 1997"?

3. What is done with the Kolker's body after he dies?

4. Where does Grandfather suggest Jonathan go to fall in love?

5. What is Grandfather hired to do?

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