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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of narrative is used in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'?
(a) First person narrative.
(b) Third person narrative.
(c) Second person narrative.
(d) Omniscient narrative.

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

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

4. What is the title of the fifth section of 'A Gentle Spirit'?
(a) Rebellion of the Gentle Soul.
(b) Removing the Gentleness.
(c) The Loss of Gentility.
(d) A Gentle Spirit in Revolt.

5. What does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' feel compelled to do after a strange dream?
(a) Help others.
(b) Repent.
(c) Kill himself.
(d) Preach.

6. What does the girl's husband do with her a few times a year?
(a) Goes to a museum.
(b) Visits her parents' graves.
(c) Visits her aunts.
(d) Takes her to the theater.

7. Why does the first man get attacked by the crocodile?
(a) He carries meat in his pocket.
(b) He teases it.
(c) He angers the owner.
(d) He attacks it.

8. Who tugs at the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'?
(a) A girl.
(b) A boy.
(c) An old man.
(d) A dog.

9. How is the person described who tugs the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man'?
(a) Desperate.
(b) Delirious.
(c) Demonic.
(d) Desirous.

10. What does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' say everyone knows about him?
(a) He is wise.
(b) He is young.
(c) He is ambitious.
(d) He is foolish.

11. What kind of post had Mr. Pralinsky recently taken?
(a) Ambassador Post.
(b) Foreign Post.
(c) Militant Post.
(d) Civilian Post.

12. What do the men say bring great joy in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?
(a) Alchohol.
(b) Extra-marital affairs.
(c) Middle aged women.
(d) The military force in Russia.

13. What does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' say he knows better than anyone else?
(a) How fortunate he is.
(b) How to achieve his dreams.
(c) How wise he can be.
(d) How ridiculous he is.

14. Why does the main character in 'The Peasant Marey' talk about his childhood?
(a) He wants the reader to know him.
(b) He has bad memories.
(c) It makes him feel better.
(d) There are important things to know.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month does 'The Crocodile & Bobok' begin?

2. What was the occupation of the first man who was eaten by the crocodile?

3. Why was the man with the crocodile so proud of it?

4. How is 'The Peasant Marey' narrated?

5. What shows the pawn broker just how much he loves his wife?

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