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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 does Murin threaten Ordynov with?
(a) A dagger.
(b) A revolver.
(c) A rifle.
(d) Poison.

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

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

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

5. Who shows a high favor to Mr. Prohartchin?
(a) The governor.
(b) Mrs. Hanneville.
(c) The Landlady.
(d) Mr. Hafton.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Katerina fall in love with Ordynov?

3. What does Murin never do with Katerina?

4. Where was Dostoyevsky from?

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

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