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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 does the little boy in 'A Little Hero' fall asleep the night after the party?
(a) He cries himself to sleep.
(b) He leaves his light on.
(c) He sleeps out on his lawn.
(d) He sleeps with his parents.

2. What does Murin threaten Ordynov with?
(a) A revolver.
(b) Poison.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A dagger.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?

3. What is ruined because of drinking in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

4. Who was Shumkov's fiance attracted to?

5. What did the Rag say caused him psychological harm?

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