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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 Semyon talk about when he got a little drunk?

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

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

4. What does the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' feel compelled to do after a strange dream?

5. What did the husband force the girl to go without as a punishment?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was the girl's husband removed from his station?

3. How does the crocodile who eats the man die?

4. How did the pawnbroker say that he became successful in business?

5. How does the man playing cards with the wife of the man inside the crocodile treat her?

6. What affects does alcohol have on the men in 'An Unpleasant Predicament'?

7. What does the boy in 'The Heavenly Christmas Tree' see while he is hiding?

8. What stopped the man in 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man' from wanting to be suicidal?

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

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

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 2

Power and Greed were two common themes in these stories. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

The pawnbroker endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

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