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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 is with Mr. Prohartchin when he dies?
(a) His nephew.
(b) His housemates.
(c) His sister-in-law.
(d) Nobody.

2. How does Katerina say she feels about the older man?
(a) She endures and appeases him.
(b) She respects and fears him.
(c) She likes and advises him.
(d) She adores and loves him.

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

4. What is the main character of 'Mr. Prohartchin' very vocal about?
(a) His dreams to immigrate.
(b) The bad government.
(c) Being poor.
(d) His dead wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute is Katerina trying to exhibit at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?

2. How long was 'Polzunkov'?

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

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

5. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?

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