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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. What is Yankel doing before he is told he will be a father?
(a) Flirting with another woman.
(b) Working in the fields.
(c) Listening to the Book of Recurrent Dreams.
(d) Working at the flour mill.

2. Why is Little Igor sad on his birthday?
(a) He has a broken arm.
(b) He did not get a cake.
(c) He has a broken leg.
(d) He did not get a bike.

3. According to Alex, what is Grandfather like after the trip to Lutsk?
(a) Younger.
(b) Defeated.
(c) Older.
(d) Reenergized.

4. What does Alex claim to be?
(a) An excellent cook.
(b) An accountant.
(c) Celibate.
(d) A lady's man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Yankel tell himself?

2. According to Alex, why does Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior like Jonathan so much?

3. What are the Ukrainians celebrating when Jonathan arrives?

4. What would Alex name a town if given the chance?

5. What does Little Igor's father buy him in an attempt to make him feel better?

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