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

2. What does Alex claim to be?
(a) Celibate.
(b) An accountant.
(c) A lady's man.
(d) An excellent cook.

3. What lie does Yankel tell himself?
(a) "I am young."
(b) "I am not sad."
(c) "I am Brod's biological father."
(d) "I am strong."

4. How does Brod dress for the parade?
(a) She dresses in traditional Upright clothing.
(b) She dresses like a princess.
(c) She dresses as a mermaid.
(d) She dresses in traditional Sloucher clothing.

5. Concerning marriage, what does Yankel request of Brod?
(a) He asks that she choose someone rich.
(b) He asks her to never get married.
(c) He asks her to wait until he dies.
(d) He asks that she choose someone for love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jonathan want to cut from the story?

2. What are the Ukrainians celebrating when Jonathan arrives?

3. What is the name of Grandfather's dog?

4. What is the purpose of The Lottery?

5. Who wrote the "Letter Dated 23 September 1997"?

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