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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 Ordynov do with Yaroslav?
(a) Goes to a study group.
(b) Goes to dinner.
(c) Goes to a job interview.
(d) Goes to a theater.

2. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?
(a) Read.
(b) Paint.
(c) Write.
(d) Carve.

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

4. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?
(a) He fell in love.
(b) He wanted to be closer to the school.
(c) He needed cheaper rent.
(d) His landlady moved.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shumkov say he did in spite of himself?

2. How does Murin describe Katerina?

3. How many people meet in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

4. How is the atmosphere described at the beginning of 'A Little Hero'?

5. What kind of disposition does Shumkov have?

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