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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 does Sammy Davis Junior, Junior do to the shirt that she was given to look official?
(a) Nothing.
(b) She eats part of it.
(c) She has thrown it away.
(d) She ripped it.

2. What does Yankel do when he gets to the river?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He dives into the water to see if he can save anyone.
(c) He stops the girls from swimming.
(d) He encourages the girls to dive for treasure.

3. What synagogue does Yankel belong to?
(a) The Upright Synagogue.
(b) The Slouching Synagogue.
(c) The Trachimbrod Synagogue.
(d) The Shalom Temple.

4. Who said "We must go backward in order to go forward" (37)?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Didl.
(c) The Rabbi.
(d) Yankel.

5. What is Alex hired to do?
(a) Drive the car.
(b) Park cars.
(c) Carry luggage.
(d) Translate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Yankel tell himself?

2. What is the purpose of The Lottery?

3. Who does Alex fall in love with?

4. In "The Lottery, 1791," who wins the lottery?

5. Why does Alex misuse words?

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