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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. When did Katerina fall in love with Ordynov?
(a) While he was sick.
(b) When she did his laundry.
(c) When she read his letter.
(d) When she heard him sing.

2. What did Semyon talk about when he got a little drunk?
(a) His fascination with Stepan's daughter.
(b) The way he felt about Stepan.
(c) The reforms in Russia.
(d) His love life.

3. What does the Rag say he is the suckling babe of?
(a) Societal standards.
(b) Mother Russia.
(c) Alchohol.
(d) His dreams.

4. Whay has Shumkov fallen behind in his work?
(a) He thinks about his marriage all day.
(b) He is worried about his fiance.
(c) He is looking for a new job.
(d) He is suspicious of his boss.

5. Where is 'Polzunkov' set?
(a) Finalnd.
(b) Russia.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?

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

3. What does Murin threaten Ordynov with?

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

5. What does the little boy hope to feel the morning after the party?

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