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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dial, 1941-1804-1941; Letter Dated 17 November 1997; Falling in Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do Brod and Yankel earn a living?
(a) They rent books from their personal library to the town people.
(b) They work in the field.
(c) They fix anything from broken jars to broken doors.
(d) They work in the public library.

3. What is in all of the boxes in the old woman's house?
(a) Old newspapers about the war.
(b) The woman's favorite photographs.
(c) The only items remaining of Trachimbrod.
(d) Documents that need to be filed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alex misuse words?

2. What happens to Jonathan's documents?

3. In "The Lottery, 1791," who wins the lottery?

4. Yankel was once known by what other name?

5. What is Jonathan afraid of?

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