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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. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?
(a) He needs a role in life.
(b) He is often ill.
(c) He is lonely.
(d) His mother is dead.

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

3. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?
(a) Read.
(b) Paint.
(c) Carve.
(d) Write.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mr. Prohartchin's co-lodgers feel bitter towards him?

2. What is the name of Schpies's daughter?

3. What does Ordynov do with Yaroslav?

4. When did Katerina fall in love with Ordynov?

5. What did the author talk about when mentioning Mr. Prohartchin's need for attention?

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