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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. How long does it take the baby to choose a name?
(a) Two minutes.
(b) Two days.
(c) Seven days.
(d) Seven minutes.

2. In "The Lottery, 1791," what is the name of the synagogue where the Rabbi does NOT want the baby to go?
(a) The Slouching Synagogue.
(b) The Trachimbrod Synagogue.
(c) The Shalom Temple.
(d) The Upright Synagogue.

3. What would Alex name a town if given the chance?
(a) Safran or Foer.
(b) Alex or Little Igor.
(c) Kolki or Odessa.
(d) Augustine or Odessa.

4. What is the official name of the shtetl?
(a) Sofiowka.
(b) Brod.
(c) Trachimbrod.
(d) Shtetl.

5. What evidence does Yankel, Brod's "father," give that Brod's "mother" loved him?
(a) Jewelry her "mother" gave him.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Books Brod's mother gave him.
(d) Love letters that Yankel wrote to himself with his left hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lottery, 1791," who wins the lottery?

2. Which statement is an accurate description of Jonathan?

3. Where does Alex live?

4. What is Jonathan afraid of?

5. What name is chosen for the shtetl in a lottery?

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