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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Die Laughing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alma think that Mereminski and Litvinoff knew each other as children?
(a) The book contains stories about Alma Mereminski as a child.
(b) The book contains stories about the two of them.
(c) The book contains stories about Alma and Zvi in New York as children.
(d) The book contains descriptions about Alma and Zvi in Poland.

2. What does Leo see?
(a) A photo album.
(b) A book.
(c) A typewriter.
(d) A piano.

3. What does Zvi do with his friend's work?
(a) He reads it to his friend.
(b) He mouths the words as a prayer for life.
(c) He steals it.
(d) He throws it away.

4. How long has Leo tracked Isaac's whereabouts?
(a) For a year.
(b) For several months.
(c) Since he was a small boy.
(d) For a week.

5. Years earlier, what does Leo do when he finds out what kind of typewriter Isaac uses?
(a) He buys a similar typewriter.
(b) He buys himself a new typewriter.
(c) He buys a new typewriter for his son.
(d) He buys the same model.

Short Answer Questions

1. On how many dates has Charlotte gone on since David's death? T

2. Leo looks under his pillow. What does he find?

3. What does Leo find when he goes up to Bruno's apartment?

4. What makes Isaac stop as he leaves Starbucks?

5. Where does Alma's father David meet Alma's mother, Charlotte?

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