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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 is the name of Shumkov's fiance?
(a) Lizanka.
(b) Galtanka.
(c) Katrinka.
(d) Trinka.

2. How does the boy express his affections to an older woman?
(a) He tells her in person.
(b) He writes a letter.
(c) He sings a song.
(d) He has her daughter tell her.

3. What is the name of the Rag?
(a) Ockip.
(b) Ollip.
(c) Osip.
(d) Orrip.

4. What does the boy feel he has won the morning after the party?
(a) His manhood.
(b) His place.
(c) His respect.
(d) His cap.

5. Who was Shumkov's fiance attracted to?
(a) Shumkov's friend.
(b) Shumkov's boss.
(c) Shumkov's father.
(d) Shumkov's land lord.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arkady do to help his best friend?

2. How long was 'Polzunkov'?

3. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?

4. What kind of disposition does Shumkov have?

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

(see the answer key)

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