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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 12, Gentle Spirit Cont..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the man in the crocodile communicate with his friends?
(a) He uses morse code.
(b) He uses a telephone.
(c) He passes written messages.
(d) He uses sign language.

2. What talent did the narrator say the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' had?
(a) Forseeing.
(b) Manipulation.
(c) Obeying.
(d) Listening.

3. Why did the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' like to upset the girl?
(a) He felt closer to her that way.
(b) He was more amused that way.
(c) He learned more about her that way.
(d) He avoided temptation that way.

4. Who is Katerina worried about at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?
(a) The older man.
(b) The young man.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her boarder.

5. Who was Mr. Prohartchin's hidden money NOT sent to?
(a) The landlady.
(b) His sister-in-law.
(c) The bank.
(d) The house-mates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of disposition does Shumkov have?

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

3. What does Murin never do with Katerina?

4. What is the occupation of the main character in 'The Peasant Marey'?

5. What does Murin make Ordynov do in order to protect Katerina from him?

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