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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. What is written on the note Yankel found on his welcome mat?
(a) "I hate you."
(b) "I had to do it for myself."
(c) "Don't look for me. I will not be back."
(d) "I'll be back soon, don't worry."

2. Who says "I mount the autobus for an hour to work all day doing things I hate. You want to know why? It is for you . . . One day you will do things for me that you hate. That is what it means to be a family" (2)?
(a) Alex's mother.
(b) Alex.
(c) Alex's father.
(d) Alex's grandfather.

3. What is the most important item found in the river?
(a) A treasure chest.
(b) A bag of gold.
(c) A baby girl.
(d) Trachim's body.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Yankel was once known by what other name?

2. Who wins the second lottery?

3. How is the town divided?

4. The original Sammy Davis Junior was what?

5. Who is Little Igor?

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