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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 3, Polzunkov.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?
(a) He has no direction in life.
(b) He does not come back after paying rent.
(c) He does not care for his daughter.
(d) He pursues his engaged daughter.

2. Who is Katerina with at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?
(a) Her boarder.
(b) The young man.
(c) The older man.
(d) Her uncle.

3. What does Murin never do with Katerina?
(a) Attend church.
(b) Go out in public.
(c) Leave the country.
(d) Make love.

4. What kind of complex is Katerina put under?
(a) The Synchoptic complex.
(b) The Electra Complex.
(c) The Freudian Complex.
(d) The Oedipus Complex.

5. How long was 'Polzunkov'?
(a) 10 pages.
(b) 20 pages.
(c) 40 pages.
(d) 30 pages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who translated these stories into English?

2. What does the Rag say he has never done for money?

3. How did Mr. Prohartchin's housemates feel about him when he died?

4. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?

5. Who is the main character in 'Mr. Prohartchin'?

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