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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 kind of lodgers did the landlady like to house?
(a) Young students.
(b) Gentlemen.
(c) Married couples.
(d) Older men.

2. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?
(a) He married her.
(b) He rented a room from her.
(c) He bought her house.
(d) He moved in with her.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Murin describe Katerina?

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

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

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

5. What is the main character of 'Mr. Prohartchin' very vocal about?

(see the answer key)

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