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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 does Katerina say has cursed her?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) The older man.
(d) Her father.

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

3. What attribute is Katerina trying to exhibit at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?
(a) Exuberance.
(b) Patience.
(c) Modesty.
(d) Retstraint.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Rag?

2. Why does Ordynov want to hear about Katerina's life?

3. Who did Mr. Prohartchin take advantage of in hiding so much money?

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

5. How does Ordynov get Katerina to pay attention to him?

(see the answer key)

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