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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "An Overture to Illumination," Jonathan, Alex, and Grandfather are returning from Trachimbrod. Why does Grandfather get mad at their waitress?
(a) She calls Jonathan a Jew.
(b) She does not have any meals without meat.
(c) She reminds him of someone he knew.
(d) She spills their drinks on them.

2. What book did Jonathan find in the "In Case" box?
(a) Safran's Diary.
(b) The Book of Past Occurrences.
(c) The Book of Recurrent Dreams.
(d) Brod's Diary.

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) She cannot stand being alone.
(d) The flour mill is cursed.

4. Where is the wedding reception held?
(a) At Safran's house.
(b) At the synagogue.
(c) At the Double House.
(d) At the river.

5. In "Letter Dated 26 January 1998," what does Alex tell about Grandfather?
(a) Grandfather has found the money to look for Augustine.
(b) Grandfather killed himself.
(c) Grandfather found Augustine.
(d) Grandfather has fought with Father.

6. Why does everyone read from the Book of Antecedents?
(a) Because it is fascinating.
(b) Because they will have their lives written in it one day.
(c) Because they are required to read it.
(d) Because it includes a census.

7. Who does Safran meet up with at the wedding reception?
(a) Zosha.
(b) Lista.
(c) The Gypsy girl.
(d) Maya.

8. In "Letter Dated 12 December 1997," what does Alex say is the reason he does not remove his father from his life?
(a) Weakness.
(b) Cowardice.
(c) His father has changed.
(d) Love.

9. Why does Alex lie to his brother?
(a) He wants his brother to admire him.
(b) He wants his father to be proud of him.
(c) He wants his brother to be happy.
(d) He wants his brother to be better than him.

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

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

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

13. Who did Grandfather "murder?"
(a) Anna.
(b) Safran.
(c) Father.
(d) Herschel.

14. When the old woman's father had the gun pointed at him and was told to do something or die, what did he do?
(a) He did as he was told.
(b) He laughed.
(c) He refused.
(d) He cursed them.

15. What is the relationship between Alex and Jonathan in "Letter Dated 12 December 1992"?
(a) They are friends and penpals.
(b) They are co-workers.
(c) Alex only works for Jonathan as a translator.
(d) They dislike each other immensely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the Gypsy girl after Safran gets married?

2. What is different about Safran when he is born?

3. Who does Alex think was "born to be a writer"?

4. What does the woman give Jonathan?

5. What does Safran get paid to do by the Sloucher congregation?

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