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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Falling in Love, 1791-1803; Recurrent Secrets, 1791-1943; A Parade, A Death, A Proposition, 1804-1969; Letter Dated 28 October 1997; A Very Rigid Search.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Lottery, 1791," where are the men when in the synagogue?
(a) They are kneeling on the floor.
(b) They are sitting in pews.
(c) They are hanging on ropes.
(d) They are standing around the Torah.

2. What does Alex's father call him?
(a) Shapka.
(b) Alexi-stop-spleening-me.
(c) Clumsy One.
(d) Alex.

3. Why is Little Igor sad on his birthday?
(a) He has a broken arm.
(b) He did not get a bike.
(c) He has a broken leg.
(d) He did not get a cake.

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

5. According to Alex, why does Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior like Jonathan so much?
(a) She likes his story.
(b) She likes his eyes.
(c) She likes his cologne.
(d) She likes his voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What synagogue does Yankel belong to?

2. Who is watching Brod when she finds Yankel?

3. Who claims that it was Trachim who drove into the river?

4. Why does Alex misuse words?

5. Who wins the Trachimday parade game?

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