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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. How did Katerina's mother describe her real father?
(a) All of these.
(b) A criminal.
(c) A crook.
(d) A seducer.

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

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

5. What does Ordynov do with Yaroslav?
(a) Goes to a theater.
(b) Goes to dinner.
(c) Goes to a study group.
(d) Goes to a job interview.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did the Rag say caused him psychological harm?

4. What was the Rag known to do on a regular basis?

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

(see the answer key)

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