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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 did Dostoyevsky say ended the childhood of the boy?
(a) His first kiss.
(b) Riding the pony.
(c) Winning the fighting match.
(d) Delivering a letter to an intended lover.

2. What did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Language barriers.
(b) Societal boundaries.
(c) Age limits.
(d) Difference in classes.

3. What attribute does the narrator of 'Polzunkov' say will do a man well?
(a) Mobility.
(b) Apprehension.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Kindness.

4. What is the man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' doing?
(a) Walking.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Pacing.
(d) Writing.

5. What talent does the Rag have?
(a) Singing.
(b) Writing.
(c) Telling stories.
(d) Acting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Shumkov's fiance?

2. How long was 'Polzunkov'?

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

4. What do the men say bring great joy in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

5. What does the Rag say is his deepest desire?

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