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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 does the Rag say he has never done for money?
(a) Begged.
(b) Taken a bribe.
(c) Slept with a woman.
(d) Killed a man.

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

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

4. To whom does Mr. Prohartchin send money on a regular basis?
(a) His step-son.
(b) His nephew.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His sister-in-law.

5. Where has Mr. Prohartchin been hiding money?
(a) His sock drawer.
(b) A safe.
(c) His mattress.
(d) A bank account.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Katerina's mother describe her real father?

2. What is the name of Schpies's daughter?

3. Who is Katerina with at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?

4. What is the name of the Rag?

5. Who was Mr. Prohartchin's hidden money NOT sent to?

(see the answer key)

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