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

2. What is the girl's husband trying to teach her about?
(a) Maturity.
(b) Politics.
(c) Life.
(d) Religion.

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

4. What does the swallowed man say will nourish him while he is in the crocodile?
(a) His pocket crackers.
(b) His own flesh.
(c) Water.
(d) The crocodile.

5. How does Ordynov get Katerina to pay attention to him?
(a) He pays to board at her house.
(b) He sends her flowers.
(c) He lies about being lost.
(d) He falls ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' say saved his life?

2. Who does the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' bribe for information about the girl?

3. What about the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' was described as evil?

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

5. How does the boy in 'A Little Hero' feel when he is made the rival to a young pretty girl?

(see the answer key)

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