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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Falling in Love, 1934-1941; Letter Dated 24 December 1997; An Overture to Illumination; Falling in Love, 1934-1941; Letter Dated 26 January 1998.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Letter Dated 26 January 1998," what did Alex tell Jonathan he did for the first time ever?
(a) He told his father exactly what he thought.
(b) He took care of himself first.
(c) He told the truth.
(d) He kissed a girl.

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

3. Why doesn't Brod want her husband to go to work?
(a) His work is too strenuous.
(b) She likes having him at home.
(c) The flour mill is cursed.
(d) She cannot stand being alone.

4. Who wrote the "Letter Dated 23 September 1997"?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Yankel.
(d) Alex.

5. Which statement is an accurate description of Jonathan?
(a) Jonathan is Ukrainian and a vegetarian.
(b) Jonathan is an American and a womanizer.
(c) Jonathan is Ukrainian and a pacifist.
(d) Jonathan is an American and a vegetarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jonathan's grandmother survive the war?

2. How old is Little Igor?

3. The old woman tells that when the Nazis came all the men were lined up and told to do what or their family would die?

4. What does the woman give Jonathan?

5. In "Letter Dated 26 January 1998," what does Alex tell about Grandfather?

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