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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 does Ordynov want to hear about Katerina's life?
(a) He wants to get the truth.
(b) He wants to make sure she has money.
(c) He wants to love her better.
(d) He wants to manipulate her.

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

3. What kind of post had Mr. Pralinsky recently taken?
(a) Foreign Post.
(b) Civilian Post.
(c) Ambassador Post.
(d) Militant Post.

4. What is the main character of 'Mr. Prohartchin' very vocal about?
(a) His dreams to immigrate.
(b) His dead wife.
(c) The bad government.
(d) Being poor.

5. What did Semyon talk about when he got a little drunk?
(a) The way he felt about Stepan.
(b) The reforms in Russia.
(c) His fascination with Stepan's daughter.
(d) His love life.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was the occupation of the first man who was eaten by the crocodile?

4. What kind of disposition does Shumkov have?

5. What was the name of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?

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