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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 is the name of Grandfather's dog?
(a) Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Little Igor.
(d) Rolf.

2. What is the name of the synagogue that straddles the "Jewish/Human fault line" (10)?
(a) The Upright Synagogue.
(b) The Trachimbrod Synagogue.
(c) The Sloucher Synagogue.
(d) The Shalom Temple.

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

4. 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.

5. What is the purpose of The Lottery?
(a) It is a method of deciding who will adopt a baby.
(b) It is a method of deciding who needs to die as an offering.
(c) It is a game to win enough money for two years wages.
(d) It is a game to win a trip to America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement is an accurate description of Jonathan?

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

3. Who is the first character introduced in the book?

4. What does Yankel do with the note that his wife left him?

5. What lie does Yankel tell himself?

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