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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 3, Polzunkov.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Murin describe Katerina?
(a) Gorgeous.
(b) Young.
(c) Mad.
(d) Impetuous.

3. Who does Katerina blame for her mother's death?
(a) Herself.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) The older man.

4. Who inappropriately tries to court Katerina?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her godfather.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her stepfather.

5. Who is Katerina with at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) The older man.
(c) The young man.
(d) Her boarder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is 'Polzunkov' set?

2. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?

3. Who is Katerina worried about at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?

4. Where does Ordynov go after renting some rooms?

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

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