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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. Where was the man who owned the crocodile from?
(a) Estonia.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) Latvia.

2. What did the author talk about when mentioning Mr. Prohartchin's need for attention?
(a) Dry motors.
(b) Babies.
(c) Squeaky hinges.
(d) Hungry cats.

3. How is 'The Peasant Marey' narrated?
(a) Omniscient narration.
(b) Second Person narration.
(c) First person narration.
(d) Third person narration.

4. What did the main character of 'A Gentle Spirit' say the girl was suffering from?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Low self-esteem.
(c) Pride.
(d) Malnutritian.

5. How did Mr. Prohartchin's housemates feel about him when he died?
(a) Sincere.
(b) Bitter.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Distant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the person described who tugs the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'?

2. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?

3. What kind of post had Mr. Pralinsky recently taken?

4. What does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' say everyone knows about him?

5. How do Mr. Prohartchin's house mates feel about each other after his death?

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