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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. Who teases the boy in 'A Little Hero'?
(a) Older women.
(b) Older men.
(c) Older boys.
(d) All of these.

2. How long was 'Polzunkov'?
(a) 20 pages.
(b) 10 pages.
(c) 40 pages.
(d) 30 pages.

3. How does Murin describe Katerina?
(a) Gorgeous.
(b) Mad.
(c) Impetuous.
(d) Young.

4. What does Katerina cry about selling?
(a) Her identity.
(b) Her home.
(c) Her body.
(d) Her soul.

5. How does the boy in 'A Little Hero' feel when he is made the rival to a young pretty girl?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Flattered.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Katerina fall in love with Ordynov?

2. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?

3. What was the title of Mr. Pralinsky's father?

4. What did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?

5. Who rescues the boy the morning after the party?

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