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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 make Ordynov do in order to protect Katerina from him?
(a) Turn over his weapons.
(b) Go to school.
(c) Rent a separate room.
(d) Move out.

2. What did Dostoyevsky say made all the difference for people who needed attention like Mr. Prohartchin?
(a) When they earn that which they seek.
(b) When they are ignored.
(c) When people respond appropriately.
(d) When they express their needs.

3. What talent does the Rag have?
(a) Telling stories.
(b) Singing.
(c) Acting.
(d) Writing.

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

5. What does Katerina cry about selling?
(a) Her body.
(b) Her home.
(c) Her soul.
(d) Her identity.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?

4. What does Ordynov do with Yaroslav?

5. How do Mr. Prohartchin's house mates feel about each other after his death?

(see the answer key)

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