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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. How many months of deposit money did Ordynov give Schpies?
(a) 3.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

2. Who rescues the boy the morning after the party?
(a) Some old spinsters.
(b) Some young women.
(c) Some grown men.
(d) Some older boys.

3. What does Murin never do with Katerina?
(a) Go out in public.
(b) Attend church.
(c) Leave the country.
(d) Make love.

4. How old is the child in 'A Little Hero'?
(a) 10.
(b) 9.
(c) 11.
(d) 8.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Rag say he is the suckling babe of?

2. Who was Shumkov's fiance attracted to?

3. Who teases the boy in 'A Little Hero'?

4. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?

5. What did the Rag say caused him psychological harm?

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