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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. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?
(a) He rented a room from her.
(b) He married her.
(c) He bought her house.
(d) He moved in with her.

2. What did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Age limits.
(b) Difference in classes.
(c) Language barriers.
(d) Societal boundaries.

3. How did Katerina's mother describe her real father?
(a) A criminal.
(b) All of these.
(c) A seducer.
(d) A crook.

4. What attribute does the narrator of 'Polzunkov' say will do a man well?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Apprehension.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Mobility.

5. Who is the main character in 'Mr. Prohartchin'?
(a) Semyon.
(b) Simon.
(c) Seethe.
(d) Sean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?

2. How do Mr. Prohartchin's house mates feel about each other after his death?

3. What does Murin threaten Ordynov with?

4. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?

5. What does Katerina cry about selling?

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