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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the time the commotion that Sharikov causes in Chapter 8 is over, what is the hour?
(a) Three a.m.
(b) One-thirty a.m.
(c) Five a.m.
(d) Midnight.

2. What does Philippovich ask Zina to throw in the fire in Chapter 7?
(a) His notes about Sharikov's operation.
(b) The table scraps from dinner.
(c) Sharikov's library book.
(d) Sharikov's flea-infested clothing.

3. How does Sharikov die?
(a) He is smothered by a pillow.
(b) He is drowned.
(c) He is hit on the head.
(d) He is strangled.

4. How does Sharik feel living with Philippovich in Chapter 6?
(a) Like he is always under observation.
(b) Carefree.
(c) Unfairly criticized.
(d) As though he is getting in the way.

5. Who does Sharik say got his clothes for him?
(a) Darya.
(b) Bormenthal.
(c) Zina.
(d) Shyonder.

6. What does Sharik refer to Phillipovich as in the Epilogue?
(a) As the wizard.
(b) As the master.
(c) As the father.
(d) As the godhead.

7. How does Sharik refer to Bormenthal in the Epilogue?
(a) As the young one.
(b) As the bitten one.
(c) As the smelly one.
(d) As the helpful one.

8. Who does the doorman call on to get rid of Sharikov's companions?
(a) The house committee.
(b) The police.
(c) The militia.
(d) Philippovich.

9. What does Sharik do "with reckless ease"?
(a) Play the balalaika.
(b) Smoke and drink.
(c) Run down the street.
(d) Eat questionable looking food.

10. What does Bormenthal volunteer to do in Chapter 8?
(a) Kidnap Sharikov.
(b) Poison Sharikov.
(c) Strangle Sharikov.
(d) Shoot Sharikov.

11. What is Sharik NOT wearing at the dinner table in Chapter 6?
(a) Torn striped trousers.
(b) A bright blue tie.
(c) A fake ruby pin.
(d) Red velvet slippers.

12. How does Zina feel after Sharikov disappears in Chapter 9?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Regretful.

13. What was the theme of the book Sharikov read?
(a) Dog breeds.
(b) Russia's war history.
(c) Taking everything and dividing it up.
(d) Providing for the weakest in society.

14. What do the police do at the apartment?
(a) Search for a murder weapon.
(b) Search the apartment.
(c) Dust for fingerprints.
(d) Question the doorman.

15. What word does Sharik use to refer to the men around him?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Friend.
(c) Brother.
(d) Comrade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sharikov defend in Chapter 7?

2. What does Sharik say makes him feel better tn the Epilogue?

3. Who is Shyonder?

4. What has Sharikov reported against Philippovich ?

5. What does Sharikov take from Philippovich's office in Chapter 8?

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