2. What kind of post had Mr. Pralinsky recently taken?
(a) Civilian Post.
(b) Ambassador Post.
(c) Foreign Post.
(d) Militant Post.

3. What is the title of the fifth section of 'A Gentle Spirit'?
(a) Rebellion of the Gentle Soul.
(b) A Gentle Spirit in Revolt.
(c) Removing the Gentleness.
(d) The Loss of Gentility.

4. What is the occupation of the main character in 'The Peasant Marey'?
(a) Beggar.
(b) Prisoner.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Teacher.

5. What does NOT happen on holidays in 'The Peasant Marey'?
(a) Religious services.
(b) Visits.
(c) Eating.
(d) Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' like to upset the girl?

2. How old was Stepan?

3. What weapon does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' keep on his table?

4. How does the man in the crocodile communicate with his friends?

5. What was the main character's book about in 'The Peasant Marey'?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do people tell the wife of the man in the Crocodile choose to do about her situation?

2. What did the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' say about the church going people?

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

4. What did the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' hope to accomplish by meeting with a young lieutenant?

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

6. How does the husband of the girl punish her for a bad trade?

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

8. How does the crocodile who eats the man die?

9. What does the boy in 'The Heavenly Christmas Tree' see while he is hiding?

10. What does the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' say the girl would need in a husband, and why?

(see the answer keys)

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