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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 10, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the crocodile live?
(a) A forest.
(b) A zoo.
(c) A refuge.
(d) An arcade.

2. What is the pawn broker suffering from when he goes to bed?
(a) A case of heart burn.
(b) A toothache.
(c) A headache.
(d) A side ache.

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

4. What is biologically strange about the crocodile?
(a) It has a live man inside.
(b) It is empty inside.
(c) It is cold inside.
(d) It does not have teeth.

5. What does the Rag say he is the suckling babe of?
(a) Societal standards.
(b) His dreams.
(c) Mother Russia.
(d) Alchohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the man of the house in 'An Honest Thief' say the woman helped him with by doing something without his permission?

2. Who tugs at the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'?

3. Where was Dostoyevsky from?

4. What was Lukeyra's occupation?

5. What does Murin threaten Ordynov with?

(see the answer key)

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