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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. To whom does Mr. Prohartchin send money on a regular basis?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His step-son.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His sister-in-law.

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

3. Who is Katerina worried about at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) The young man.
(c) The older man.
(d) Her boarder.

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

5. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?
(a) His mother is dead.
(b) He is often ill.
(c) He needs a role in life.
(d) He is lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Rag known to do on a regular basis?

2. How long was 'Polzunkov'?

3. How does Katerina say she feels about the older man?

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

5. What does Murin make Ordynov do in order to protect Katerina from him?

(see the answer key)

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