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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 man of the house in 'An Honest Thief' say the woman helped him with by doing something without his permission?
(a) His financial situation.
(b) His confusion.
(c) His loneliness.
(d) His rank in society.

2. What does the Rag say he is the suckling babe of?
(a) His dreams.
(b) Mother Russia.
(c) Alchohol.
(d) Societal standards.

3. What title do the men meeting in 'An Unpleasant Predicament' have?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Captain.
(c) General.
(d) Lieutenant.

4. How many people meet in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

5. What did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Difference in classes.
(b) Language barriers.
(c) Societal boundaries.
(d) Age limits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Rag say he has never done for money?

2. Who inappropriately tries to court Katerina?

3. What does NOT happen on holidays in 'The Peasant Marey'?

4. How is 'The Peasant Marey' narrated?

5. Why was the man with the crocodile so proud of it?

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