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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Book of Recurrent Dreams, 1791; Falling in Love, 1791-1796; Another Lottery, 1791; Letter Dated 23 September 1997; Going Forth to Lutsk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is nicknamed the "Clumsy One?"
(a) Alexander.
(b) Little Igor.
(c) Jonathen.
(d) Grandfather.

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

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

4. 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 in the fields.
(d) Working at the flour mill.

5. When Alex picks up Jonathan, where does Jonathan say he wants to go?
(a) Trachimrod.
(b) Lutsk.
(c) Odessa.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alex hired to do?

2. What is the name of the synagogue that straddles the "Jewish/Human fault line" (10)?

3. What is The Book of Recurrent Dreams?

4. What is Jonathan afraid of?

5. What does Alex do with the money he makes?

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