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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 18-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This story of Eva leaving her husband foreshadows the narrator's self-discovery of what in the narrative?
(a) His true religion.
(b) Buried treasure.
(c) His Jewish roots.
(d) His purpose in life.

2. The character of Nathan Zuckerman is considered to be what to the author?
(a) A cousin.
(b) A brother.
(c) A stranger.
(d) An alter-ego.

3. When does Sisovsky say he published one little satire in Prague?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1969.

4. What did the authorities do to the agent who harshly interrogated Eva?
(a) Fired him.
(b) Promoted him.
(c) Suspended him.
(d) Executed him.

5. In what language did Sisovsky's father write?
(a) Polish.
(b) Yiddish.
(c) Hebrew.
(d) Czech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sisovsky admire very much about Zuckerman?

2. What does Sisovsky say his father belonged to, in his meeting with Zuckerman?

3. When did Sisovsky's father die?

4. What does Eva beg of Sisovsky while meeting with Zuckerman?

5. Where does Sisovsky believe Eva is better off?

(see the answer key)

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