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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 does the swallowed man say will nourish him while he is in the crocodile?

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

3. How old was Mr. Pralinsky?

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

5. What shows the pawn broker just how much he loves his wife?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does the girl nearly kill her husband?

5. Where does the boy in 'The Heavenly Christmas Tree' hide when he gets scared?

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

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

8. How was Mr. Pralinsky raised?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that people involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

The Russian Government was a key factor in many of these plots. What were some of the main features of this government style, and which characters were most affected by it?

Essay Topic 3

How did the wife of the pawn broker die, and how did this affect the people who were closest to her?

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