View a FREE sample

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 the Rag say he has never done for money?
(a) Begged.
(b) Taken a bribe.
(c) Killed a man.
(d) Slept with a woman.

2. What does a man who is called a Rag do?
(a) Anything for other men.
(b) Beg on the street.
(c) Clean chimneys.
(d) Shine boots.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?

2. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?

3. What is the main character of 'Mr. Prohartchin' very vocal about?

4. How many months of deposit money did Ordynov give Schpies?

5. How did Katerina's mother tell Katerina that her father had died?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 192 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample