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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 Murin threaten Ordynov with?
(a) Poison.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A revolver.
(d) A rifle.

2. What is the main character of 'Mr. Prohartchin' very vocal about?
(a) His dreams to immigrate.
(b) Being poor.
(c) His dead wife.
(d) The bad government.

3. What did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Societal boundaries.
(b) Age limits.
(c) Language barriers.
(d) Difference in classes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute is Katerina trying to exhibit at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?

2. How does Katerina say she feels about the older man?

3. What does Katerina cry about selling?

4. What is the name of the Rag?

5. Where was Dostoyevsky from?

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