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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. When Alex reads Jonathan's journal, what story does he find?
(a) A story about something he has not done yet.
(b) A story about Augustine.
(c) A story about Grandfather.
(d) A story about his past.

2. Yankel was once known by what other name?
(a) Kolker.
(b) Safran.
(c) Didl.
(d) Jonathan.

3. Who does Safran think he looks like?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) His rabbi.
(c) His great-great-great grandfather.
(d) His mother.

4. What happens to Jonathan's documents?
(a) Alex ate them.
(b) Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior ate them.
(c) The police confiscated them.
(d) They were stolen.

5. What synagogue does Yankel belong to?
(a) The Trachimbrod Synagogue.
(b) The Shalom Temple.
(c) The Upright Synagogue.
(d) The Slouching Synagogue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Ukrainians celebrating when Jonathan arrives?

2. What name is chosen for the shtetl in a lottery?

3. What does the note that Yankel wrote say?

4. Who is the first character introduced in the book?

5. How does Brod dress for the parade?

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