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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. To whom does Mr. Prohartchin send money on a regular basis?
(a) His step-son.
(b) His sister-in-law.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His nephew.

2. Who was Shumkov's fiance attracted to?
(a) Shumkov's friend.
(b) Shumkov's land lord.
(c) Shumkov's boss.
(d) Shumkov's father.

3. How does the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' die?
(a) She commits suicide.
(b) Her aunts beat her.
(c) She gets sick.
(d) Her husband kills her.

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

5. Why did Semyon like being at his home?
(a) He could drink in peace.
(b) He loved his family.
(c) He was having an affair with the maid.
(d) He hated working.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of complex is Katerina put under?

2. What does NOT happen on holidays in 'The Peasant Marey'?

3. What is the child in 'A Little Hero' experiencing at the beginning of the story?

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

5. What plot does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' describe to his readers?

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