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

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

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

4. Who is the main character in 'Mr. Prohartchin'?
(a) Sean.
(b) Semyon.
(c) Seethe.
(d) Simon.

5. Why does Ordynov want to hear about Katerina's life?
(a) He wants to love her better.
(b) He wants to make sure she has money.
(c) He wants to manipulate her.
(d) He wants to get the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mr. Prohartchin's co-lodgers feel bitter towards him?

2. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?

3. Who did Mr. Prohartchin take advantage of in hiding so much money?

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

5. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?

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