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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does the man in the crocodile communicate with his friends?
(a) He uses a telephone.
(b) He passes written messages.
(c) He uses sign language.
(d) He uses morse code.

3. How much money does the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' want to save up?
(a) 500,000 rubels.
(b) 30,000 kopeks.
(c) 500,000 kopeks.
(d) 30,00 rubels.

4. Why did Stepan arrange the meeting in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?
(a) He was promoting them.
(b) They were being re-assigned.
(c) He was firing them.
(d) It was his birthday.

5. How old was the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' when she got married?
(a) 17.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the main character in 'The Peasant Marey'?

2. What about youth does the main character of 'A Gentle Spirit' say are fantastic?

3. How long has the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' delayed his plot?

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

5. What does the main character of 'A Gentle Spirit' buy from the girl that no one else would have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' say gave him the upper-hand in his situation?

2. Why was the girl's husband removed from his station?

3. What do the aunts want to do with the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit', and how does she feel about this?

4. What stopped the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' from wanting to be suicidal?

5. Why did the pawnbroker blame himself for his wife's death?

6. Why has Stepan invited friends to a meeting in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

7. How was Mr. Pralinsky raised?

8. How does the narrator of 'The Heavenly Christmas Tree' introduce himself?

9. What kind thing does the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' say about her aunts?

10. What affects does alcohol have on the men in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

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