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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 Very Rigid Search," what does Alex say that makes the old woman admit she knows about Trachimbrod?
(a) "Have you ever heard of a town dubbed Sofiowka?"
(b) "Has anyone in this photograph ever witnessed you?"
(c) "Leniency, I do not want to pester you."
(d) "Have you ever witnessed anyone in the photograph?"

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

3. How do the people celebrate Trachimday?
(a) They dance around a bonfire.
(b) They throw sacks into the river for men to dive after.
(c) They dance at the river.
(d) They drive their wagons into the Brod river.

4. What does Yankel do when he gets to the river?
(a) He dives into the water to see if he can save anyone.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He stops the girls from swimming.
(d) He encourages the girls to dive for treasure.

5. What are the Ukrainians celebrating when Jonathan arrives?
(a) Their new constitution.
(b) Jonathan's arrival.
(c) The new year.
(d) The end of the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ailment does Grandfather claim to have?

2. Who wins the Trachimday parade game?

3. How long does it take the baby to choose a name?

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

5. In "The Lottery, 1791," who wins the lottery?

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