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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 attribute does the narrator of 'Polzunkov' say will do a man well?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Apprehension.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Mobility.

2. How did Mr. Prohartchin's housemates feel about him when he died?
(a) Distant.
(b) Sincere.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Bitter.

3. How many months of deposit money did Ordynov give Schpies?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

4. Who finds the money Mr. Prohartchin has been hiding?
(a) His housemates.
(b) The landlady.
(c) A servant.
(d) His nephew.

5. Who does Katerina blame for her mother's death?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Herself.
(d) The older man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Rag say is his deepest desire?

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

4. How long has Mr. Prohartchin lived in his lodging?

5. To whom does Mr. Prohartchin send money on a regular basis?

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