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

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

3. What did the author talk about when mentioning Mr. Prohartchin's need for attention?
(a) Dry motors.
(b) Hungry cats.
(c) Squeaky hinges.
(d) Babies.

4. How do Mr. Prohartchin's house mates feel about each other after his death?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Distant.

5. What does the Rag compare his timidity to?
(a) A bird's.
(b) A bunny's.
(c) A kitten's.
(d) A turtle's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Mr. Prohartchin's hidden money NOT sent to?

2. When did Katerina fall in love with Ordynov?

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

4. Where has Mr. Prohartchin been hiding money?

5. What does Katerina cry about selling?

(see the answer key)

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