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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 Murin go about protecting Katerina?
(a) He bought her house.
(b) He rented a room from her.
(c) He married her.
(d) He moved in with her.

2. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?
(a) He does not care for his daughter.
(b) He does not come back after paying rent.
(c) He has no direction in life.
(d) He pursues his engaged daughter.

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

4. Who translated these stories into English?
(a) Credence Gray.
(b) Connie Green.
(c) Constance Garnett.
(d) Coleen Garrison.

5. How does Murin describe Katerina?
(a) Mad.
(b) Impetuous.
(c) Young.
(d) Gorgeous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Rag compare his timidity to?

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

3. Who does Katerina say has cursed her?

4. Where does Ordynov go after renting some rooms?

5. What attribute does the narrator of 'Polzunkov' say will do a man well?

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