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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 pawnbroker regret after his wife's death?
(a) His silence.
(b) His discipline.
(c) All of these.
(d) His lack of kindness.

2. What did the old man call the main character in 'The Peasant Marey' when he got scared as a child?
(a) Coward.
(b) Fool.
(c) Child.
(d) Master.

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

4. What was the occupation of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?
(a) Writer.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Politician.

5. What month does 'The Crocodile & Bobok' begin?
(a) August.
(b) June.
(c) January.
(d) April.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dostoyevsky say ended the childhood of the boy?

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

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

4. What did Semyon talk about when he got a little drunk?

5. What does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' say he knows better than anyone else?

(see the answer key)

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