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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. Who shows a high favor to Mr. Prohartchin?
(a) The Landlady.
(b) The governor.
(c) Mrs. Hanneville.
(d) Mr. Hafton.

2. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?
(a) His landlady moved.
(b) He wanted to be closer to the school.
(c) He fell in love.
(d) He needed cheaper rent.

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

4. What was the Rag known to do on a regular basis?
(a) Sleep with women.
(b) Get drunk.
(c) Get arrested.
(d) Borrow money.

5. What talent does the Rag have?
(a) Telling stories.
(b) Singing.
(c) Writing.
(d) Acting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ordynov want to hear about Katerina's life?

2. Who inappropriately tries to court Katerina?

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

4. What kind of lodgers did the landlady like to house?

5. How do Mr. Prohartchin's house mates feel about each other after his death?

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