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

2. How many people meet in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

3. What does Shumkov say he did in spite of himself?
(a) Entered the military.
(b) Got old.
(c) Got married.
(d) Fell in love.

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

5. What title do the men meeting in 'An Unpleasant Predicament' have?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Captain.
(d) General.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a man who is called a Rag do?

2. What is Shumkov's first name?

3. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?

4. How old was Mr. Pralinsky?

5. What do the men say bring great joy in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

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