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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. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?
(a) He is lonely.
(b) His mother is dead.
(c) He needs a role in life.
(d) He is often ill.

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

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

4. How did Katerina's mother describe her real father?
(a) All of these.
(b) A criminal.
(c) A crook.
(d) A seducer.

5. What does the swallowed man say will nourish him while he is in the crocodile?
(a) Water.
(b) His pocket crackers.
(c) The crocodile.
(d) His own flesh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Shumkov's fiance attracted to?

2. What kind of post had Mr. Pralinsky recently taken?

3. What kind of disposition does Shumkov have?

4. Who does the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' work for?

5. Why did the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' like to upset the girl?

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