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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 did Semyon like being at his home?
(a) He hated working.
(b) He could drink in peace.
(c) He loved his family.
(d) He was having an affair with the maid.

2. What does the Rag say he is the suckling babe of?
(a) Societal standards.
(b) Mother Russia.
(c) His dreams.
(d) Alchohol.

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

4. What is the occupation of the woman living at the house in 'An Honest Thief'?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Manager.
(c) Wet Nurse.
(d) Servant.

5. How does the man in the crocodile communicate with his friends?
(a) He passes written messages.
(b) He uses sign language.
(c) He uses a telephone.
(d) He uses morse code.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Schpies from?

2. What does Murin never do with Katerina?

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

4. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?

5. What does the Rag compare his timidity to?

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