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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Falling in Love, 1934-1941; Letter Dated 24 December 1997; An Overture to Illumination; Falling in Love, 1934-1941; Letter Dated 26 January 1998.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Grandfather suggest Jonathan go to fall in love?
(a) Miami.
(b) Odessa.
(c) New York.
(d) Kolki.

2. According to Alex, what is Grandfather like after the trip to Lutsk?
(a) Younger.
(b) Defeated.
(c) Reenergized.
(d) Older.

3. In "An Overture to Illumination," Jonathan, Alex, and Grandfather are returning from Trachimbrod. Why does Grandfather get mad at their waitress?
(a) She spills their drinks on them.
(b) She calls Jonathan a Jew.
(c) She reminds him of someone he knew.
(d) She does not have any meals without meat.

4. What is the relationship between "The Dial" and Safran?
(a) The Dial is a tradition and nothing else.
(b) The Dial is Safran's good luck charm.
(c) The Dial is Safran's father.
(d) The Dial is Safran's great-great-great grandfather.

5. Who is Little Igor?
(a) Alex's father.
(b) Alex's bookie.
(c) The bad guy.
(d) Alex's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. The old woman who knows about Trachimbrod also knew Jonathan's grandfather, Safran. What does she ask Alex to tell Jonathan?

2. How is the town divided?

3. What are the Ukrainians celebrating when Jonathan arrives?

4. In a vision, Brod sees a boy reading from the Book of Antecedents. What is the title of the section he is reading from?

5. According to the old woman, what does Trachimbrod look like now?

(see the answer key)

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