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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 12, Gentle Spirit Cont..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' work for?
(a) Her godfather.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her aunts.
(d) Her neighbor.

2. Who was Mr. Prohartchin's hidden money NOT sent to?
(a) The house-mates.
(b) The bank.
(c) The landlady.
(d) His sister-in-law.

3. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?
(a) He needed cheaper rent.
(b) He fell in love.
(c) His landlady moved.
(d) He wanted to be closer to the school.

4. What did the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' do when he first men the girl?
(a) Watched her.
(b) Teased her.
(c) Tested her.
(d) Comforted her.

5. What does NOT happen on holidays in 'The Peasant Marey'?
(a) Eating.
(b) Visits.
(c) Religious services.
(d) Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the main character of 'A Gentle Spirit' buy from the girl that no one else would have?

2. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?

3. What does a thief take in 'An Honest Thief'?

4. What was the Rag known to do on a regular basis?

5. What did the man of the house in 'An Honest Thief' say the woman helped him with by doing something without his permission?

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