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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Yuletide Story by Mikhail Zoshchenko.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Death of Dolgushov", who has reached the woods and posted their machine guns nearby?
(a) The Croatians.
(b) The Serbs.
(c) The Czechs.
(d) The Poles.

2. In "The Clothesmender", what is the name of the real estate agent who makes the sign for the tailor?
(a) Segei Prokhov.
(b) Vasily Konych.
(c) Prokhor Ivanych.
(d) Fyodor Galensky.

3. What is the smell Pyotr Petrovich encounters as he enters the bee hut?
(a) Rosemary and thyme.
(b) Lavender and roses.
(c) Mesquite and mahogany.
(d) Mint and melissa.

4. What does the police inspector prefer to everything else in "The Nose"?
(a) A bank note.
(b) A compliment.
(c) Manicures.
(d) Chocolate.

5. What does Paka say his name would be if he were a common boy and not a prince?
(a) Pasha.
(b) Pavel.
(c) Prokopy.
(d) Pyotr.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Varka's employers do if she falls asleep?

2. What does Major Kovalyov give the police officer as he is leaving?

3. What grade is the stationmaster?

4. What is the stationmaster's name?

5. What does the house-chairman in "The Cave" jokingly say he prefers when asked if he would like some tea?

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