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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 was the main character in 'The Peasant Marey' accused of?
(a) Killing his wife.
(b) Leaking information.
(c) Slandering an official.
(d) Stealing money.

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

3. What title do the men meeting in 'An Unpleasant Predicament' have?
(a) General.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Captain.

4. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?
(a) He married her.
(b) He bought her house.
(c) He moved in with her.
(d) He rented a room from her.

5. How do Mr. Prohartchin's house mates feel about each other after his death?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Distant.
(d) Depressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Semyon like being at his home?

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

3. Where has Mr. Prohartchin been hiding money?

4. What is the owner of the crocodile most worried about when a man is swallowed?

5. What did Emelyanoushka admit to when he returned?

(see the answer key)

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