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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. What did the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' say gave him the upper hand in the situation?
(a) Owning a shop.
(b) Lending her money.
(c) Learning about the girls' past.
(d) Saving her life.

2. Who is with Mr. Prohartchin when he dies?
(a) His nephew.
(b) His sister-in-law.
(c) Nobody.
(d) His housemates.

3. What did the author talk about when mentioning Mr. Prohartchin's need for attention?
(a) Dry motors.
(b) Squeaky hinges.
(c) Babies.
(d) Hungry cats.

4. Who does the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' bribe for information about the girl?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) Her brother.
(c) A servant.
(d) Her priest.

5. How is 'The Peasant Marey' narrated?
(a) Omniscient narration.
(b) Third person narration.
(c) Second Person narration.
(d) First person narration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute does the narrator of 'Polzunkov' say will do a man well?

2. How does the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' say her employers treat her?

3. What does Murin never do with Katerina?

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

5. What kind of complex is Katerina put under?

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