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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. What does Grandfather want to do with Alex's money?
(a) Buy a home for himself and Little Igor.
(b) Look for Kolki.
(c) Buy a new car.
(d) Look for Augustine.

2. Why is Sammy Davis Junior, Junior with the group?
(a) She is the tour guide for Jonathan.
(b) She is the seeing eye dog for Grandfather.
(c) She is there for company.
(d) She is there to entertain them.

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

4. Where does Alex live?
(a) Germany.
(b) The Ukraine.
(c) America.
(d) Russia.

5. In "The Lottery, 1791," who wins the lottery?
(a) Yankel.
(b) Sofiowka.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) The Rabbi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people celebrate Trachimday?

2. In "Letter Dated 12 December 1997," what does Alex say is the reason he does not remove his father from his life?

3. Where does Yankel write his life history?

4. What does the note that Yankel wrote say?

5. When Grandfather asks Alex for his life-savings, what does Alex ask for in exchange?

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