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

2. What is tolerated on holidays in 'The Peasant Marey'?
(a) Reading.
(b) Fights.
(c) Intoxication.
(d) Religion.

3. How long was 'Polzunkov'?
(a) 30 pages.
(b) 10 pages.
(c) 40 pages.
(d) 20 pages.

4. What did Dostoyevsky say made all the difference for people who needed attention like Mr. Prohartchin?
(a) When people respond appropriately.
(b) When they express their needs.
(c) When they are ignored.
(d) When they earn that which they seek.

5. What was the occupation of the first man who was eaten by the crocodile?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Actor.
(d) Scientist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the boy in 'A Little Hero' feel when he is made the rival to a young pretty girl?

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

3. What kind of complex is Katerina put under?

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

5. Why was the man with the crocodile so proud of it?

(see the answer key)

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