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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 8, An Unpleasant Predicament.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is ruined because of drinking in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?
(a) A marriage.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) All of these.
(d) A wedding.

3. What was the Rag known to do on a regular basis?
(a) Get drunk.
(b) Borrow money.
(c) Get arrested.
(d) Sleep with women.

4. How old was Mr. Pralinsky?
(a) 43.
(b) 53.
(c) 33.
(d) 63.

5. When did Katerina fall in love with Ordynov?
(a) When she read his letter.
(b) When she did his laundry.
(c) When she heard him sing.
(d) While he was sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Rag?

2. How long was 'Polzunkov'?

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

4. What did Dostoyevsky say made mood changes more dramatic in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

5. What is the occupation of the men in 'A Faint Heart'?

(see the answer key)

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