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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 disposition does Shumkov have?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Happy.
(c) Serious.
(d) Animated.

2. What is the occupation of the men in 'A Faint Heart'?
(a) Miners.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Writers.
(d) Store Owners.

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

4. What do the men say bring great joy in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?
(a) Middle aged women.
(b) The military force in Russia.
(c) Extra-marital affairs.
(d) Alchohol.

5. What does a man who is called a Rag do?
(a) Clean chimneys.
(b) Shine boots.
(c) Beg on the street.
(d) Anything for other men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Semyon talk about when he got a little drunk?

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

3. What does Murin threaten Ordynov with?

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

5. How many months of deposit money did Ordynov give Schpies?

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