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

2. Who translated these stories into English?
(a) Connie Green.
(b) Coleen Garrison.
(c) Credence Gray.
(d) Constance Garnett.

3. Where does Ordynov go after renting some rooms?
(a) School.
(b) A party.
(c) Work.
(d) Church.

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

5. How does the boy express his affections to an older woman?
(a) He tells her in person.
(b) He sings a song.
(c) He writes a letter.
(d) He has her daughter tell her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the author talk about when mentioning Mr. Prohartchin's need for attention?

2. How does the boy in 'A Little Hero' feel when he is made the rival to a young pretty girl?

3. How did Katerina's mother tell Katerina that her father had died?

4. Where was the man who owned the crocodile from?

5. Who is with Mr. Prohartchin when he dies?

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