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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. What did Emelyanoushka admit to when he returned?
(a) He took something.
(b) He had never liked his friend.
(c) He was not who he said he was.
(d) He was a brigand.

2. Where has Mr. Prohartchin been hiding money?
(a) A bank account.
(b) His sock drawer.
(c) A safe.
(d) His mattress.

3. What was the main character's book about in 'The Peasant Marey'?
(a) An explorer.
(b) A priest.
(c) A General.
(d) A murderer.

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

5. What did Dostoyevsky say ended the childhood of the boy?
(a) Riding the pony.
(b) Winning the fighting match.
(c) His first kiss.
(d) Delivering a letter to an intended lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the little boy hope to feel the morning after the party?

2. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?

3. What is the name of Shumkov's fiance?

4. What did the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' do when he first men the girl?

5. Why do Mr. Prohartchin's co-lodgers feel bitter towards him?

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