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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the main character of 'A Gentle Spirit' say the girl was suffering from?

2. How old was Stepan?

3. What was Lukeyra's occupation?

4. How old was Mr. Pralinsky?

5. How does the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' say her employers treat her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the scared little boy in 'The Heavenly Christmas Tree'?

2. Why did the pawnbroker blame himself for his wife's death?

3. How does the girl nearly kill her husband?

4. What do people tell the wife of the man in the Crocodile choose to do about her situation?

5. How does the narrator of 'The Heavenly Christmas Tree' introduce himself?

6. What kind thing does the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' say about her aunts?

7. How was the wedding in 'An Unpleasant Predicament' ruined?

8. What did the girl in 'A Gentle Spirit' hope to accomplish by meeting with a young lieutenant?

9. How was Mr. Pralinsky raised?

10. How does the husband of the girl punish her for a bad trade?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the people involved?

Essay Topic 2

The Russian Government was a key factor in many of these plots. What were some of the main features of this government style, and which characters were most affected by it?

Essay Topic 3

What was the dream of the Ridiculous man, and how did it change him for both good and bad?

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