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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. Who does Katerina blame for her mother's death?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her father.
(c) The older man.
(d) Herself.

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

3. Why does the wife of the swallowed man consider a divorce?
(a) He says he will be disfigured.
(b) He refuses to harm the crocodile.
(c) He stops getting paid.
(d) He is assumed to be as good as dead.

4. Why did Emelyanoushka return after going missing?
(a) To die with a friend.
(b) To hide from the law.
(c) To turn himself in.
(d) To borrow some money.

5. What does the older man talk to the younger man about at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife'?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Contracts.
(c) Politics.
(d) Ladies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the first man get attacked by the crocodile?

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

3. Who did Mr. Prohartchin take advantage of in hiding so much money?

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

5. What does Katerina cry about selling?

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