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

2. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?
(a) He is often ill.
(b) His mother is dead.
(c) He is lonely.
(d) He needs a role in life.

3. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?
(a) Write.
(b) Read.
(c) Paint.
(d) Carve.

4. How does Katerina say she feels about the older man?
(a) She endures and appeases him.
(b) She respects and fears him.
(c) She adores and loves him.
(d) She likes and advises him.

5. Who is with Mr. Prohartchin when he dies?
(a) His sister-in-law.
(b) Nobody.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His housemates.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the Rag say he is the suckling babe of?

4. What does a man who is called a Rag do?

5. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?

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