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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. At the end of "The Dial, 1941-1804-1941," Brod tells Kolker that she loves him and "for the first time in her life, the words had meaning" (139). Why do the words have meaning now?
(a) The Kolker told her the truth about her father.
(b) The Kolker has given her perfume.
(c) The Kolker has given her a baby.
(d) The Kolker is dying.

2. How does Alex feel about the idea of cutting out the discussion of Jonathan's grandmother from the story?
(a) He refuses.
(b) He reluctantly agrees.
(c) He agrees whole heartedly.
(d) He rewrites the section.

3. Why is Sammy Davis Junior, Junior with the group?
(a) She is there for company.
(b) She is the seeing eye dog for Grandfather.
(c) She is there to entertain them.
(d) She is the tour guide for Jonathan.

4. Why is Little Igor sad on his birthday?
(a) He has a broken leg.
(b) He has a broken arm.
(c) He did not get a bike.
(d) He did not get a cake.

5. What makes Lista unique?
(a) She can tie a cherry stem in a knot.
(b) She inspires Safran to bathe.
(c) She is a Gypsy.
(d) She dresses immaculately.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sadness's does Brod discover?

2. What is the name of the synagogue that straddles the "Jewish/Human fault line" (10)?

3. When does the old woman want out of the car?

4. When Alex reads Jonathan's journal, what story does he find?

5. What does Alex claim to be?

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