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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 was the occupation of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Politician.
(d) Writer.

2. How does the boy in 'A Little Hero' feel when he is made the rival to a young pretty girl?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Flattered.
(d) Embarrassed.

3. What does a man who is called a Rag do?
(a) Anything for other men.
(b) Beg on the street.
(c) Shine boots.
(d) Clean chimneys.

4. What is the occupation of the men in 'A Faint Heart'?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Writers.
(c) Miners.
(d) Store Owners.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Emelyanoushka return after going missing?

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

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

5. Who rescues the boy the morning after the party?

(see the answer key)

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