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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 does Alex fall in love with?
(a) Chana.
(b) Augustine.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Jonathan.

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

3. What are the Ukrainians celebrating when Jonathan arrives?
(a) The end of the war.
(b) Jonathan's arrival.
(c) Their new constitution.
(d) The new year.

4. Who does Jonathan want to cut from the story?
(a) Augustine.
(b) Alex.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior.

5. What evidence does Yankel, Brod's "father," give that Brod's "mother" loved him?
(a) Jewelry her "mother" gave him.
(b) Love letters that Yankel wrote to himself with his left hand.
(c) Books Brod's mother gave him.
(d) Photographs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lottery, 1791," what is the name of the synagogue where the Rabbi does NOT want the baby to go?

2. Who is nicknamed the "Clumsy One?"

3. What does Alex claim to be?

4. Where does Alex live?

5. What is Grandfather hired to do?

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