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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 12, Gentle Spirit Cont..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was the man with the crocodile so proud of it?
(a) It was as mild as a dog.
(b) It was the largest crocodile in the world.
(c) It was the only crocodile in Russia.
(d) It made him feel like a man.

3. What about the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' was described as evil?
(a) Her soul.
(b) Her smile.
(c) Her face.
(d) Her eyes.

4. What did Semyon talk about when he got a little drunk?
(a) His fascination with Stepan's daughter.
(b) The reforms in Russia.
(c) The way he felt about Stepan.
(d) His love life.

5. What is the title of the third part of 'A Gentle Spirit'?
(a) The Shrewdest of Men.
(b) The Smartest of Men.
(c) The Noblest of Men.
(d) The Meekest of Men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?

2. Who shows a high favor to Mr. Prohartchin?

3. Who does the main character in 'A Gentle Spirit' bribe for information about the girl?

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

5. What does a man who is called a Rag do?

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