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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 12, Gentle Spirit Cont..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Societal boundaries.
(b) Difference in classes.
(c) Age limits.
(d) Language barriers.

3. What does Murin make Ordynov do in order to protect Katerina from him?
(a) Go to school.
(b) Turn over his weapons.
(c) Rent a separate room.
(d) Move out.

4. How does the old man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' look?
(a) Angry.
(b) Distraught.
(c) Confused.
(d) Happy.

5. What does Ordynov do with Yaroslav?
(a) Goes to a theater.
(b) Goes to a study group.
(c) Goes to a job interview.
(d) Goes to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the little boy in 'A Little Hero' fall asleep the night after the party?

2. How old was the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' when she got married?

3. How long has Mr. Prohartchin lived in his lodging?

4. Why did Stepan arrange the meeting in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

5. Why does Katerina have to care for the older man?

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