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

2. Where was Dostoyevsky from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Russia.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Finalnd.

3. Who finds the money Mr. Prohartchin has been hiding?
(a) His nephew.
(b) The landlady.
(c) His housemates.
(d) A servant.

4. Who translated these stories into English?
(a) Constance Garnett.
(b) Credence Gray.
(c) Coleen Garrison.
(d) Connie Green.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Murin describe Katerina?

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

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

4. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?

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

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