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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. To whom does Mr. Prohartchin send money on a regular basis?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His sister-in-law.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His step-son.

2. What started the discussion about Emelyanoushka?
(a) A thief in the house.
(b) A question about a picture.
(c) A story from the lodger.
(d) A familiar sound.

3. Why does the wife of the swallowed man consider a divorce?
(a) He refuses to harm the crocodile.
(b) He says he will be disfigured.
(c) He is assumed to be as good as dead.
(d) He stops getting paid.

4. How old was Mr. Pralinsky?
(a) 53.
(b) 43.
(c) 33.
(d) 63.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?

2. How did Katerina's mother describe her real father?

3. How long was 'Polzunkov'?

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

5. What did Dostoyevsky say made mood changes more dramatic in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

(see the answer key)

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