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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. 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 took something.
(d) He was a brigand.

2. How did Mr. Prohartchin's housemates feel about him when he died?
(a) Distant.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Sincere.
(d) Bitter.

3. Whay has Shumkov fallen behind in his work?
(a) He is suspicious of his boss.
(b) He is worried about his fiance.
(c) He thinks about his marriage all day.
(d) He is looking for a new job.

4. What was the Rag known to do on a regular basis?
(a) Get drunk.
(b) Get arrested.
(c) Borrow money.
(d) Sleep with women.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Mr. Prohartchin's hidden money NOT sent to?

2. How many people meet in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

3. Why does the first man get attacked by the crocodile?

4. What did Dostoyevsky say ended the childhood of the boy?

5. What is the name of Schpies's daughter?

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