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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. Who says"I must say that the dream that we are our fathers made me melancholy" (54)?
(a) Alex.
(b) Jonathan.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Brod.

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

3. Who does Jonathan want to cut from the story?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior.
(c) Alex.
(d) Augustine.

4. Who wrote the "Letter Dated 23 September 1997"?
(a) Alex.
(b) Yankel.
(c) Jonathan.
(d) Grandfather.

5. What does Yankel wear that distinguishes him from everyone else?
(a) An incriminating abacus bead on a string.
(b) An innocent white flower in his lapel.
(c) A blue bowler hat with a black ribbon.
(d) A black tie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Alex, why does Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior like Jonathan so much?

3. Why is Sammy Davis Junior, Junior with the group?

4. How is the town divided?

5. What synagogue does Yankel belong to?

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