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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. How is the person described who tugs the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'?
(a) Desperate.
(b) Delirious.
(c) Desirous.
(d) Demonic.

2. What kind of narrative is used in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'?
(a) First person narrative.
(b) Omniscient narrative.
(c) Third person narrative.
(d) Second person narrative.

3. How did Katerina's mother tell Katerina that her father had died?
(a) He fell ill.
(b) He was shipwrecked.
(c) He was hit by a train.
(d) He was murdered.

4. Why does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' feel the need to correct others?
(a) Because he is so inspired.
(b) Because he corrupted many people.
(c) Because he has no other callings in life.
(d) Because he knows how to help them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?

2. What kind of lodgers did the landlady like to house?

3. What did Emelyanoushka request often from his friend at the pub?

4. How does Ordynov get Katerina to pay attention to him?

5. What was the occupation of the first man who was eaten by the crocodile?

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