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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 8, The Peasant Marey & The Heavenly Christmas Tree.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?
(a) He wanted to be closer to the school.
(b) He needed cheaper rent.
(c) His landlady moved.
(d) He fell in love.

2. What is the old man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' waiting for?
(a) A message.
(b) A car.
(c) A woman.
(d) A payment.

3. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?
(a) He does not care for his daughter.
(b) He pursues his engaged daughter.
(c) He has no direction in life.
(d) He does not come back after paying rent.

4. What did Emelyanoushka admit to when he returned?
(a) He had never liked his friend.
(b) He was not who he said he was.
(c) He was a brigand.
(d) He took something.

5. What was the talent of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?
(a) Tailoring.
(b) Story telling.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman living at the house in 'An Honest Thief' do without the permission of the owner of the house?

2. Who finds the money Mr. Prohartchin has been hiding?

3. What is biologically strange about the crocodile?

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

5. What month does 'The Crocodile & Bobok' begin?

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