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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 kind of post had Mr. Pralinsky recently taken?
(a) Ambassador Post.
(b) Civilian Post.
(c) Foreign Post.
(d) Militant Post.

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

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

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

5. Where is 'Polzunkov' set?
(a) Finalnd.
(b) Russia.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the main character's book about in 'The Peasant Marey'?

2. What does Katerina cry about selling?

3. What kind of narrative is used in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'?

4. Who does Katerina blame for her mother's death?

5. What did the Rag say caused him psychological harm?

(see the answer key)

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