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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 is Yankel doing before he is told he will be a father?
(a) Working in the fields.
(b) Flirting with another woman.
(c) Working at the flour mill.
(d) Listening to the Book of Recurrent Dreams.

2. In a vision, Brod sees a boy reading from the Book of Antecedents. What is the title of the section he is reading from?
(a) "This is me with Augustine, February 21, 1943."
(b) "The First Rape of Brod D."
(c) "The dream of living forever with Brod."
(d) "Sadness."

3. What does Alex do with the money he makes?
(a) He goes to the discotheques.
(b) He gives it to Little Igor.
(c) He saves it.
(d) He spends it on women.

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

5. Who does Jonathan want to cut from the story?
(a) Alex.
(b) Augustine.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lottery, 1791," what is the name of the synagogue where the Rabbi does NOT want the baby to go?

2. What color are Brod's eyes?

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

4. What does Yankel wear that distinguishes him from everyone else?

5. How is the town divided?

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