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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. What does Yankel do with the note that his wife left him?
(a) He burns it.
(b) He keeps it in his pocket at all times.
(c) He rips it up.
(d) He tries to lose it.

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

3. Where does Alex keep the money that he saves?
(a) In the cookie box in the kitchen.
(b) In the bank.
(c) Under his mattress.
(d) In his wallet.

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

5. What is Jonathan afraid of?
(a) The truth.
(b) Hurting his grandfather.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Not finding Augustine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Beginning of the World Often Comes," who finds debris in the river?

2. What does Yankel have in his hands when he dies?

3. What ailment does Grandfather claim to have?

4. How many entries did the Rabbi receive for the lottery?

5. The original Sammy Davis Junior was what?

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