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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 is Shumkov's first name?
(a) Victor.
(b) Vasya.
(c) Vincent.
(d) Vaslin.

2. What does the little boy hope to feel the morning after the party?
(a) Confidence.
(b) Relief.
(c) Aged.
(d) Hope.

3. Who labeled the girl's husband?
(a) His parents.
(b) His boss.
(c) His comrades.
(d) His brothers.

4. Who does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' tell the person tugging at him to get help from?
(a) Her mother.
(b) His father.
(c) A teacher.
(d) The police.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' describe the girl's soul?

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

3. How long was 'Polzunkov'?

4. How does the boy express his affections to an older woman?

5. Why did the pawnbroker think he needed to discipline the girl so much?

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