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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Used-Book Dealer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the train, in "The Train," what did the narrator state was his first happiness?
(a) Love.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Hope.
(d) Faith.

2. How long had Merzlakov been in the camp (according to "Shock Therapy")?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six days.
(c) A year and a half.
(d) One year.

3. Who did Fedya write to at the end of "Dry Rations"?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His wife.

4. What did Merzlakov pretend was hurt so that he would not have to return to work?
(a) His shoulder.
(b) His leg.
(c) His back.
(d) His hand.

5. In "Magic," what object was tapping on the window?
(a) A bird.
(b) A cat.
(c) A tree branch.
(d) A stick.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Snake Charmer," how long did Platonov say that he had been in Jankhar?

2. What did Flemming claim to have been during his time in camp? ("The Used-Book Dealer.")

3. What did the narrator not fear being stolen from him in "The Train"?

4. How many years of his life was the narrator ready to forget? ("The Train.")

5. What was the Convict Injector to be replaced with? ("The Injector")

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