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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. Where does Alex live?
(a) America.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) The Ukraine.

2. In "Letter Dated 26 January 1998," what does Alex do with the division Jonathan sent him?
(a) He gave it to Samy Davis Junior, Junior.
(b) He read it to Little Igor.
(c) He gave it to Father.
(d) He read it to Grandfather.

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

4. Throughout the novel, who is Jonathan looking for?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) Augustine.
(d) Safran.

5. According to Jonathan, what makes women fall in love with Safran?
(a) His wit and charm.
(b) His dead arm.
(c) His blue eyes.
(d) His teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name is chosen for the shtetl in a lottery?

2. What is the most important item found in the river?

3. What does Alex admit to Jonathan in the "Letter Dated 17 November 1997"?

4. In "Falling in Love," who does Alex think he has found?

5. What is The Book of Recurrent Dreams?

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