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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 did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Societal boundaries.
(b) Age limits.
(c) Difference in classes.
(d) Language barriers.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Murin threaten Ordynov with?

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

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

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

5. How does Ordynov get Katerina to pay attention to him?

(see the answer key)

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