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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. Who is the main character in 'Mr. Prohartchin'?
(a) Seethe.
(b) Simon.
(c) Semyon.
(d) Sean.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dostoyevsky say made all the difference for people who needed attention like Mr. Prohartchin?

2. Who finds the money Mr. Prohartchin has been hiding?

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

4. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?

5. What does Murin never do with Katerina?

(see the answer key)

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