Death, Heritage, and Poland

The narrator receives news of their estranged father's death and a mysterious photo album at his funeral. The album contains photos and clippings linked to Poland, prompting an investigation. Through genealogy research, the narrator connects the album to their great-grandmother Estelle, who visited Poland in 1989. Revisiting Lomianki, the narrator reflects on family history and legacy, pondering the impact of past generations on the present and future.

What event prompted the narrator to travel to Chicago?

• A business meeting

• A wedding

• His father's funeral

• A family reunion

What was the significance of the photo album given to the narrator?

• It was a diary of his father

• It was believed to be a family treasure with photos from Poland

• It was a collection of famous artworks

• It contained family recipes

Who was Walter Shimshock according to the newspaper clipping?

• A famous artist

• A renowned scientist

• A Polish politician

• An American soldier who died in a plane crash

What tool did the narrator use to trace his family connections?

• LinkedIn

• Facebook

• Ancestry.com

• Google Maps

Who did the narrator conclude the photo album likely belonged to?

• His sister

• His uncle

• His great grandmother Estelle

• His mother

What did the narrator feel while revisiting the places his great grandmother might have seen?

• Confusion

• Nostalgia

• Boredom

• Indifference

What does the narrator hope his descendants will learn from his story?

• That he led an amazing and beautiful life

• That he was a famous author

• That he traveled the world

• That he was a wealthy businessman