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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Concerning Jonathan's novel, what does Alex ask Jonathan to do?
(a) He asks Jonathan to not write about his Grandfather's past.
(b) He asks Jonathan to delete Augustine from the story.
(c) He asks Jonathan to have Grandfather and Augustine converse.
(d) He asks Jonathan to write about his Grandfather's past.

2. When the old woman's father had the gun pointed at him and was told to do something or die, what did he do?
(a) He did as he was told.
(b) He laughed.
(c) He refused.
(d) He cursed them.

3. What happens to the Kolker when he goes to work?
(a) He dies.
(b) He is robbed.
(c) He loses an arm to the machinery.
(d) He has a saw blade imbedded in his head.

4. When the old woman saw Safran again years after the town was destroyed, what did they do?
(a) They had lunch, a bath, and a fight.
(b) They cursed the Nazis.
(c) They told stories about the people they knew.
(d) They cried.

5. What does Safran get paid to do by the Sloucher congregation?
(a) Read to the illiterate.
(b) Remodel the Double House.
(c) Go to the movies.
(d) Visit widows.

6. What does Alex's father do that makes Alex mad?
(a) He hits Alex.
(b) He hits Grandfather.
(c) He jokes with Alex about Jewish people.
(d) He jokes with Alex about sex.

7. When does the old woman want out of the car?
(a) When it makes noise.
(b) When it is stopped.
(c) When they ask too many questions.
(d) When they get to Trachimbrod.

8. Who has a ticket for the same seat at the theater as Safran?
(a) The Gypsy girl.
(b) Zosha.
(c) Rose.
(d) Lista P.

9. What book did Jonathan find in the "In Case" box?
(a) Brod's Diary.
(b) The Book of Past Occurrences.
(c) The Book of Recurrent Dreams.
(d) Safran's Diary.

10. What is written on Sofiowka's chest when he is found dead?
(a) Trachimbrod.
(b) Animal.
(c) Rapist.
(d) Sorry.

11. Why doesn't Brod want her husband to go to work?
(a) She likes having him at home.
(b) She cannot stand being alone.
(c) The flour mill is cursed.
(d) His work is too strenuous.

12. What does Grandfather want to do with Alex's money?
(a) Look for Kolki.
(b) Look for Augustine.
(c) Buy a home for himself and Little Igor.
(d) Buy a new car.

13. What is different about Safran when he is born?
(a) Safran is born with a limp arm.
(b) Safran is born prematurely.
(c) Safran is born with hair.
(d) Safran is born with teeth.

14. According to Jonathan, what makes women fall in love with Safran?
(a) His dead arm.
(b) His wit and charm.
(c) His blue eyes.
(d) His teeth.

15. In "Letter Dated 26 January 1998," what did Alex tell Jonathan he did for the first time ever?
(a) He took care of himself first.
(b) He kissed a girl.
(c) He told his father exactly what he thought.
(d) He told the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Letter Dated 12 December 1997," what does Alex say is the reason he does not remove his father from his life?

2. Who does Safran think he looks like?

3. In "Falling in Love," who does Alex think he has found?

4. What is the result of Kolker's injuries?

5. What makes Lista unique?

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