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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Book of Recurrent Dreams, 1791; Falling in Love, 1791-1796; Another Lottery, 1791; Letter Dated 23 September 1997; Going Forth to Lutsk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who said "We must go backward in order to go forward" (37)?
(a) The Rabbi.
(b) Yankel.
(c) Didl.
(d) Jonathan.

2. What does Yankel wear that distinguishes him from everyone else?
(a) A blue bowler hat with a black ribbon.
(b) An innocent white flower in his lapel.
(c) An incriminating abacus bead on a string.
(d) A black tie.

3. What does Little Igor's father buy him in an attempt to make him feel better?
(a) A car.
(b) A trip.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) A horse.

4. What does Yankel do when he gets to the river?
(a) He dives into the water to see if he can save anyone.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He stops the girls from swimming.
(d) He encourages the girls to dive for treasure.

5. Why does Alex misuse words?
(a) He cannot spell.
(b) He is illiterate.
(c) Hetries to be smarter than he is.
(d) He is not a native English speaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Alex, what is Grandfather like after the trip to Lutsk?

2. In "The Lottery, 1791," what is the name of the synagogue where the Rabbi does NOT want the baby to go?

3. Yankel was once known by what other name?

4. Why is Little Igor sad on his birthday?

5. What lie does Yankel tell himself?

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