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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. How old was Stepan?

2. What did the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' say saved his life?

3. Why was the main character in 'The Peasant Marey' accused of?

4. What does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' feel compelled to do after a strange dream?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the girl nearly kill her husband?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who does the pawn broker turn to for comfort after his wife dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Personal identity was one of the main themes in many of the stories included in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did its inclusion in these stories change the style of the narration?

Essay Topic 2

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in these stories. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in these plots?

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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