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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 9, A Gentle Spirit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the little boy hope to feel the morning after the party?
(a) Hope.
(b) Aged.
(c) Relief.
(d) Confidence.

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

3. What does the Rag say he is the suckling babe of?
(a) Mother Russia.
(b) His dreams.
(c) Alchohol.
(d) Societal standards.

4. What does a man who is called a Rag do?
(a) Anything for other men.
(b) Shine boots.
(c) Clean chimneys.
(d) Beg on the street.

5. Where is 'Polzunkov' set?
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) Finalnd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dostoyevsky say ended the childhood of the boy?

2. What is the title of the first part of 'A Gentle Spirit'?

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

4. What does the Rag say is his deepest desire?

5. How does the boy in 'A Little Hero' feel when he is made the rival to a young pretty girl?

(see the answer key)

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