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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. Where was the man who owned the crocodile from?

2. How does the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' say her employers treat her?

3. What about youth does the main character of 'A Gentle Spirit' say are fantastic?

4. who greatly benefited from the kindness of the main character in 'The Peasant Marey'?

5. What is the title of the first part of 'A Gentle Spirit'?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What stopped the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' from wanting to be suicidal?

5. How was Mr. Pralinsky raised?

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

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

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

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

10. What kind thing does the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' say about her aunts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Which person did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this person change throughout the story they were included in?

Essay Topic 3

What was the dream of the Ridiculous man, and how did it change him for both good and bad?

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