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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the pawnbroker regret after his wife's death?

2. What does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' say he knows better than anyone else?

3. Who does the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' work for?

4. How long has the main character of 'The Peasant Marey' been where he is?

5. How old was Mr. Pralinsky?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the man playing cards with the wife of the man inside the crocodile treat her?

2. How was Mr. Pralinsky raised?

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

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

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

6. How did the pawnbroker say that he became successful in business?

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

8. How was the wedding in 'An Unpleasant Predicament' ruined?

9. How did the pawnbroker discipline his wife for her misdeeds in the days before her death?

10. What sits constantly on the man's table in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belonging and security were two themes present in this book. Where did these themes appear, and which people were most motivated by them in these stories?

Essay Topic 2

What role does symbolism play in these stories and where does it appear? How are the plots altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in almost all of these stories. Who were the people most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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