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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Intro and Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Russians view the Jews during much of the history of the country?
(a) As heretics.
(b) As bad merchants.
(c) As demons.
(d) As angels.

2. What did Volodya's family use in place of wine for the celebration?
(a) Gin.
(b) Water.
(c) Rhum.
(d) Vodka.

3. What language did Volodya use to greet Potok and his wife?
(a) English.
(b) Russian.
(c) Hebrew.
(d) Yiddish.

4. Where were Volodya's sons living at the time of Potok's visit in Russia?
(a) Israel.
(b) Japan.
(c) USA.
(d) England.

5. Why did people in Russia drive with runner lights instead of real headlights according to Volodya?
(a) For security reasons.
(b) Bulbs were in short supply.
(c) To save the battery.
(d) Street lights were abundant.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Russian Empire virtually free of Jews until?

2. What was Volodya's family excited to learn?

3. What provoked a revival of Jewish nationalism?

4. What made the conversation pick up in the apartment?

5. Who did Volodya and his wife call every other week?

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