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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. How old was Stepan?
(a) 45.
(b) 65.
(c) 75.
(d) 55.

2. What did Emelyanoushka admit to when he returned?
(a) He had never liked his friend.
(b) He took something.
(c) He was not who he said he was.
(d) He was a brigand.

3. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?
(a) He bought her house.
(b) He rented a room from her.
(c) He married her.
(d) He moved in with her.

4. Who inappropriately tries to court Katerina?
(a) Her godfather.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her stepfather.

5. What did Emelyanoushka request often from his friend at the pub?
(a) A story.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) An extra drink.
(d) A listening ear.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the child in 'A Little Hero'?

2. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?

3. What does Shumkov say he did in spite of himself?

4. Why does Ordynov want to hear about Katerina's life?

5. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?

(see the answer key)

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