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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. In a vision, Brod sees a boy reading from the Book of Antecedents. What is the title of the section he is reading from?
(a) "Sadness."
(b) "The First Rape of Brod D."
(c) "The dream of living forever with Brod."
(d) "This is me with Augustine, February 21, 1943."

2. What do Alex and Jonathan do together while waiting for Grandfather and the old woman to finish talking?
(a) They skin the corn and talk.
(b) They peel potatoes.
(c) They decide to write a novel together.
(d) They read.

3. What does Alex do with the money he makes?
(a) He spends it on women.
(b) He goes to the discotheques.
(c) He gives it to Little Igor.
(d) He saves it.

4. What is different about Safran when he is born?
(a) Safran is born with hair.
(b) Safran is born with a limp arm.
(c) Safran is born prematurely.
(d) Safran is born with teeth.

5. Why does everyone read from the Book of Antecedents?
(a) Because they are required to read it.
(b) Because they will have their lives written in it one day.
(c) Because it includes a census.
(d) Because it is fascinating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Grandfather "murder?"

2. What is Yankel doing before he is told he will be a father?

3. How many entries did the Rabbi receive for the lottery?

4. How old is Little Igor?

5. When Safran meets the Gypsy, what is the subject of the play they are watching?

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