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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 the Rag say he is the suckling babe of?
(a) His dreams.
(b) Societal standards.
(c) Alchohol.
(d) Mother Russia.

2. How does Ordynov get Katerina to pay attention to him?
(a) He lies about being lost.
(b) He pays to board at her house.
(c) He falls ill.
(d) He sends her flowers.

3. What does Murin never do with Katerina?
(a) Go out in public.
(b) Attend church.
(c) Make love.
(d) Leave the country.

4. Who was Mr. Prohartchin's hidden money NOT sent to?
(a) The house-mates.
(b) The bank.
(c) The landlady.
(d) His sister-in-law.

5. What does the Rag say is his deepest desire?
(a) To get married.
(b) All of these.
(c) To feel stable.
(d) To have children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mr. Prohartchin's housemates feel about him when he died?

2. What does Murin threaten Ordynov with?

3. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?

4. What kind of complex is Katerina put under?

5. How long was 'Polzunkov'?

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