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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, The Gradual Instant.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what does Jakob sometimes lecture?
(a) The Holocaust.
(b) Athos' work.
(c) Living while the dead are inside you.
(d) Living with grief.

2. What does Athos say stones do?
(a) Roots one to their past.
(b) Give a sense of the importance of the moment.
(c) Give a sense of destiny.
(d) Hold human time.

3. What often makes Athos feel depressed?
(a) Seeing Jakob growing away from Jakob's heritage.
(b) Feeling Jakob pull away from him.
(c) Thinking about Helen.
(d) Writing about those lost at Biskupin.

4. What is the state of Greece during this time?
(a) It is in ruins.
(b) It is rapidly recovering from WWII.
(c) It has become a strong, financial center of the area.
(d) It better off than many of the post-WWII countries, but not real good.

5. For what does Jakob yearn?
(a) A child.
(b) Forgetfulness.
(c) A sense of purpose now that his writings are complete.
(d) A way to love Michaela with no barriers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What spoils the sex between Jakob and Alex?

2. Who is Maurice Salman?

3. Who is Kostas Mitsialis?

4. Who are Yoshi and Tomas?

5. When does Jakob finish writing his life's stories?

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