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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 do the men say bring great joy in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?
(a) Middle aged women.
(b) Extra-marital affairs.
(c) The military force in Russia.
(d) Alchohol.

2. What does the Rag say is his deepest desire?
(a) To get married.
(b) All of these.
(c) To feel stable.
(d) To have children.

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

4. What was the talent of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Story telling.
(d) Tailoring.

5. Where is Schpies from?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Semyon talk about when he got a little drunk?

2. What does the Rag compare his timidity to?

3. How does Katerina say she feels about the older man?

4. How does Ordynov get Katerina to pay attention to him?

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

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