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

2. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?
(a) His mother is dead.
(b) He is often ill.
(c) He needs a role in life.
(d) He is lonely.

3. What did the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' do when he first men the girl?
(a) Watched her.
(b) Tested her.
(c) Comforted her.
(d) Teased her.

4. Why did Stepan arrange the meeting in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?
(a) They were being re-assigned.
(b) He was firing them.
(c) It was his birthday.
(d) He was promoting them.

5. What is the occupation of the woman living at the house in 'An Honest Thief'?
(a) Servant.
(b) Wet Nurse.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Manager.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Katerina cry about selling?

2. How does the old man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' look?

3. What is the name of Schpies's daughter?

4. What does Murin never do with Katerina?

5. What started the discussion about Emelyanoushka?

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