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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. What does the Gypsy girl want to do with Safran?
(a) She wants to break up.
(b) She wants to run away together.
(c) She wants to play games.
(d) She wants to get married.

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

3. Where is Safran going when leaving his apparent lover?
(a) Kolki.
(b) The flour mill.
(c) To the Dial.
(d) Home.

4. Brod sees a picture in her telescope. What is written on the back?
(a) "The Book of Antecedents."
(b) "Alex and Jonathan, 1997."
(c) "This is me with Augustine, February 21, 1943."
(d) "I did it for myself."

5. When Grandfather asks Alex for his life-savings, what does Alex ask for in exchange?
(a) Sammy Davis Junior, Junior.
(b) To go with Grandfather.
(c) The car.
(d) Forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "An Overture to Illumination," Jonathan, Alex, and Grandfather are returning from Trachimbrod. Why does Grandfather get mad at their waitress?

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

3. Who is watching Brod when she finds Yankel?

4. When Safran meets the Gypsy, what is the subject of the play they are watching?

5. What is the name of Grandfather's dog?

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