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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 8, An Unpleasant Predicament.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is ruined because of drinking in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?
(a) A marriage.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A birthday party.
(d) All of these.

2. How many months of deposit money did Ordynov give Schpies?
(a) 9.
(b) 3.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

3. How old is the child in 'A Little Hero'?
(a) 8.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 10.

4. Why did Semyon like being at his home?
(a) He hated working.
(b) He loved his family.
(c) He was having an affair with the maid.
(d) He could drink in peace.

5. Who rescues the boy the morning after the party?
(a) Some older boys.
(b) Some old spinsters.
(c) Some young women.
(d) Some grown men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men say bring great joy in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

2. What title do the men meeting in 'An Unpleasant Predicament' have?

3. What kind of post had Mr. Pralinsky recently taken?

4. How does Murin describe Katerina?

5. How old was Stepan?

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