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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) Difference in classes.
(c) Language barriers.
(d) Age limits.

2. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?
(a) He does not care for his daughter.
(b) He does not come back after paying rent.
(c) He pursues his engaged daughter.
(d) He has no direction in life.

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

4. Why do Mr. Prohartchin's co-lodgers feel bitter towards him?
(a) He keeps a dog.
(b) He complains too much.
(c) He pays lower rent.
(d) He eats too much food.

5. Where is Schpies from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What kind of lodgers did the landlady like to house?

(see the answer key)

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