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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 10, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Rag say caused him psychological harm?
(a) Growing up alone.
(b) Seeing the ravages of war.
(c) Watching his father killed.
(d) Accepting money from a bribe taker.

2. What kind of complex is Katerina put under?
(a) The Freudian Complex.
(b) The Synchoptic complex.
(c) The Electra Complex.
(d) The Oedipus Complex.

3. When did Katerina fall in love with Ordynov?
(a) When she heard him sing.
(b) When she read his letter.
(c) When she did his laundry.
(d) While he was sick.

4. Where is Schpies from?
(a) Russia.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

5. Who is Katerina with at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?
(a) Her boarder.
(b) The older man.
(c) The young man.
(d) Her uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' say gave him the upper hand in the situation?

2. What is the occupation of the men in 'A Faint Heart'?

3. What did Dostoyevsky say made all the difference for people who needed attention like Mr. Prohartchin?

4. What was the Rag known to do on a regular basis?

5. What did the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' say saved his life?

(see the answer key)

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