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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 2, The Landlady.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is with Mr. Prohartchin when he dies?
(a) His housemates.
(b) His nephew.
(c) His sister-in-law.
(d) Nobody.

3. What is the main character of 'Mr. Prohartchin' very vocal about?
(a) The bad government.
(b) His dreams to immigrate.
(c) His dead wife.
(d) Being poor.

4. What is the name of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Murin.
(b) Marie.
(c) Katerina.
(d) Tinchen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Katerina cry about selling?

2. How does Murin describe Katerina?

3. Where was Dostoyevsky from?

4. What does Murin make Ordynov do in order to protect Katerina from him?

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

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