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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 name is chosen for the shtetl in a lottery?
(a) Trachimbrod.
(b) Sofiowka.
(c) Shtetl.
(d) Brod.

2. Where does Yankel write his life history?
(a) He writes it in the Book of Recurrent Dreams.
(b) He writes it in the Book of Antecedents.
(c) He writes it in his diary.
(d) He writes it on his bedroom ceiling.

3. Who is the first character introduced in the book?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Alexander Perchov.
(c) Jonathen Safran Foer.
(d) Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior.

4. What is The Book of Recurrent Dreams?
(a) A book about following dreams.
(b) A book about the dreams of prophets.
(c) A book in which the history of Trachimbrod is written.
(d) A book in which congregants write dreams they have had.

5. In "The Beginning of the World Often Comes," who finds debris in the river?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Hannah and Chana.
(c) Alex.
(d) Brod.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Yankel doing before he is told he will be a father?

2. Throughout the novel, who is Jonathan looking for?

3. According to Alex, what is Grandfather like after the trip to Lutsk?

4. What does Sammy Davis Junior, Junior do to the shirt that she was given to look official?

5. Concerning marriage, what does Yankel request of Brod?

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