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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 8, The Peasant Marey & The Heavenly Christmas Tree.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Emelyanoushka return after going missing?
(a) To borrow some money.
(b) To hide from the law.
(c) To die with a friend.
(d) To turn himself in.

2. How does the old man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' look?
(a) Confused.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Distraught.

3. What does the Rag compare his timidity to?
(a) A bird's.
(b) A turtle's.
(c) A kitten's.
(d) A bunny's.

4. Why was the main character in 'The Peasant Marey' accused of?
(a) Leaking information.
(b) Killing his wife.
(c) Stealing money.
(d) Slandering an official.

5. What is Shumkov's first name?
(a) Vincent.
(b) Victor.
(c) Vaslin.
(d) Vasya.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?

2. Where was Dostoyevsky from?

3. Who teases the boy in 'A Little Hero'?

4. Who helped the main character in 'The Peasant Marey' become a kinder person?

5. What is the name of Schpies's daughter?

(see the answer key)

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