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

2. Who wins the second lottery?
(a) Brod.
(b) Chana.
(c) Yankel.
(d) Sofiowka.

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

4. Which statement is an accurate description of Jonathan?
(a) Jonathan is Ukrainian and a vegetarian.
(b) Jonathan is an American and a vegetarian.
(c) Jonathan is an American and a womanizer.
(d) Jonathan is Ukrainian and a pacifist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alex's father call him?

2. In "The Beginning of the World Often Comes," who finds debris in the river?

3. What color are Brod's eyes?

4. What synagogue does Yankel belong to?

5. What do both Alex and Jonathan believe about the people in the photograph?

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