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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 kind of post had Mr. Pralinsky recently taken?
(a) Civilian Post.
(b) Militant Post.
(c) Ambassador Post.
(d) Foreign Post.

2. What does the older man talk to the younger man about at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife'?
(a) Politics.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Ladies.
(d) Contracts.

3. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?
(a) His mother is dead.
(b) He needs a role in life.
(c) He is often ill.
(d) He is lonely.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Stepan arrange the meeting in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

2. What is the man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' doing?

3. What is the child in 'A Little Hero' experiencing at the beginning of the story?

4. Where does Ordynov go after renting some rooms?

5. What does the Rag compare his timidity to?

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