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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yankel do when he gets to the river?
(a) He stops the girls from swimming.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He dives into the water to see if he can save anyone.
(d) He encourages the girls to dive for treasure.

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

3. Concerning marriage, what does Yankel request of Brod?
(a) He asks her to never get married.
(b) He asks that she choose someone for love.
(c) He asks her to wait until he dies.
(d) He asks that she choose someone rich.

4. What is the most important item found in the river?
(a) Trachim's body.
(b) A treasure chest.
(c) A baby girl.
(d) A bag of gold.

5. Where does Yankel write his life history?
(a) He writes it in his diary.
(b) He writes it in the Book of Antecedents.
(c) He writes it in the Book of Recurrent Dreams.
(d) He writes it on his bedroom ceiling.

6. According to Alex, what is Grandfather like after the trip to Lutsk?
(a) Reenergized.
(b) Younger.
(c) Older.
(d) Defeated.

7. What does Yankel have in his hands when he dies?
(a) A note and Brod's diary.
(b) A note and his abacus bead.
(c) Lipstick and a book.
(d) A drink and a cigar.

8. According to Alex, why does Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior like Jonathan so much?
(a) She likes his voice.
(b) She likes his eyes.
(c) She likes his cologne.
(d) She likes his story.

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

10. Where does Grandfather suggest Jonathan go to fall in love?
(a) Odessa.
(b) Kolki.
(c) Miami.
(d) New York.

11. What is the name of Grandfather's dog?
(a) Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Rolf.
(d) Little Igor.

12. In the "Letter Dated 28 October 1997," what does Alex say that he catches his grandfather doing?
(a) Reading a letter.
(b) Kissing a woman.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Crying.

13. How does Brod dress for the parade?
(a) She dresses like a princess.
(b) She dresses in traditional Upright clothing.
(c) She dresses as a mermaid.
(d) She dresses in traditional Sloucher clothing.

14. Which statement would most accurately describe Brod?
(a) Brod is blissfully happy.
(b) Brod is beautiful and lonely.
(c) Brod is blind and grumpy.
(d) Brod is crippled, but beautiful.

15. What name is chosen for the shtetl in a lottery?
(a) Brod.
(b) Shtetl.
(c) Trachimbrod.
(d) Sofiowka.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alex claim to be?

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?

3. How do Brod and Yankel earn a living?

4. What does the note that Yankel wrote say?

5. How many entries did the Rabbi receive for the lottery?

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