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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 is the title of the first part of 'A Gentle Spirit'?
2. Why does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' feel the need to correct others?
3. Who labeled the girl's husband?
4. What is the title of the fifth section of 'A Gentle Spirit'?
5. What is the occupation of the main character in 'The Peasant Marey'?
Short Essay Questions
1. What stopped the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' from wanting to be suicidal?
2. What do people tell the wife of the man in the Crocodile choose to do about her situation?
3. How does the husband of the girl punish her for a bad trade?
4. What does the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' say gave him the upper-hand in his situation?
5. Where does the boy in 'The Heavenly Christmas Tree' hide when he gets scared?
6. What sits constantly on the man's table in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'?
7. Why has Stepan invited friends to a meeting in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?
8. What happens to the scared little boy in 'The Heavenly Christmas Tree'?
9. What do the aunts want to do with the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit', and how does she feel about this?
10. What are some of the things that keep the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' from killing himself?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The pawnbroker endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?
Essay Topic 2
Honor was something that many of the main people were striving for in these stories. Who was most affected by this pursuit, and how did it change the course of the plot they were involved in?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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