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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Philippovich call to complain about being asked to give up two of his rooms?
(a) Alexey Alexandrovich.
(b) Boris Alexandrovich.
(c) Dmitrii Alexandrovich.
(d) Pyotr Alexandrovich.

2. What frightens the dog in the examination room?
(a) The man in the corner.
(b) The smell.
(c) The bright lights.
(d) The loud noises.

3. What does Philippovich say is the only way to get living creatures to respond?
(a) By treating them with kindness.
(b) By offering them something they want.
(c) By forcing them to do what you want them to.
(d) By tricking them into trusting you.

4. What does Philippovich advise the group of four who visit his office to wear?
(a) Overcoats.
(b) Galoshes.
(c) Neckties.
(d) Shined shoes.

5. Which of the following is not one of the first words Sharik started saying?
(a) Comrade.
(b) No room.
(c) Evening paper.
(d) Cabby.

6. What does the patient who needs an ovarian transplant beg of Philippovich?
(a) To find an alternative treatment to surgery.
(b) To perform the operation in his private offices.
(c) To let her pay for the surgery in instalments.
(d) To reschedule the operation date.

7. Where is Sharik locked up in Chapter 4?
(a) The examination room.
(b) The hallway.
(c) In Philippovich's office.
(d) A bathroom.

8. What does Philippovich tell the other doctor not to discuss at dinner?
(a) Women.
(b) The weather.
(c) Crime.
(d) Politics.

9. Within how many days does Sharik show signs of recovery from the surgery?
(a) Ten days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Six days.

10. How old was the man whose organs were used for Sharik's surgery?
(a) Twenty-five years old.
(b) Thirty-seven years old.
(c) Fifty-two years old.
(d) Forty-three years old.

11. By what date was Sharik's transformation into a human complete?
(a) January 12th.
(b) March 2nd.
(c) January 17th.
(d) January 23rd.

12. What is Dr. Bormenthal carrying when he arrives at Philippovich's apartment in Chapter 4?
(a) A jar.
(b) A notebook.
(c) A canvas bag.
(d) A suitcase.

13. What does the dog notice when he wakes up?
(a) The room is cold.
(b) There is a bowl of food set out for him.
(c) Hit head hurts.
(d) His pain is gone.

14. What is the gentleman told when he reaches his building?
(a) Dogs aren't allowed inside.
(b) He needs to vacate two of his rooms.
(c) More tenants are moving in.
(d) The roof is leaking.

15. What does Sharik notice about the examination room?
(a) There are bright lights on.
(b) There are surgical tools laid out.
(c) The window is open.
(d) It smells strange.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the quotation, "No man can serve two masters" from?

2. What does Philippovich do after the surgery?

3. What kind of weather is occurring in Chapter 1?

4. What does the dog learn to do on his own?

5. What is the name of the gentleman in Chapter 1?

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