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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In "The Lottery, 1791," who wins the lottery?
(a) Yankel.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Sofiowka.
(d) The Rabbi.
2. Who is watching Brod when she finds Yankel?
(a) Safran.
(b) Kolker.
(c) No one.
(d) Sofiowka.
3. Where does Alex live?
(a) The Ukraine.
(b) Russia.
(c) America.
(d) Germany.
4. What is the purpose of The Lottery?
(a) It is a game to win a trip to America.
(b) It is a method of deciding who needs to die as an offering.
(c) It is a game to win enough money for two years wages.
(d) It is a method of deciding who will adopt a baby.
5. Why is Little Igor sad on his birthday?
(a) He did not get a cake.
(b) He has a broken arm.
(c) He has a broken leg.
(d) He did not get a bike.
Short Answer Questions
1. Brod sees a picture in her telescope. What is written on the back?
2. How long does it take the baby to choose a name?
3. What does Sammy Davis Junior, Junior do to the shirt that she was given to look official?
4. Where does Grandfather suggest Jonathan go to fall in love?
5. What "terrible thing" does Yankel feel father's have the right to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. What types of things does Yankel write in order to remember who he is? Why does he write about these memories?
2. Why does Alex agree to go to Lutsk? Use the book to aid in your response.
3. Yankel lies to Brod. What does he lie about? Why does he lie? What do you think about his lies?
4. Why did Yankel change his name? Why did he choose "Yankel"?
5. The synagogue has some strange features. Describe some of them.
6. Describe the relationship between Alex and his father.
7. Why does Alex claim it would it be "cinchier" for Jonathan to follow his dream?
8. What ailment does Grandfather claim to have and why? How do you know he is lying?
9. Is Sofiowka a reliable character? How do you know? Give details from the story.
10. "An Overture to Encountering the Hero" is meant to be humorous. What elements make it funny? Why?
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