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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Works : Chapter 4, A Faint Heart Another Man's Wife or the Husband Under the Bed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?
(a) Paint.
(b) Carve.
(c) Read.
(d) Write.

2. What does a man who is called a Rag do?
(a) Anything for other men.
(b) Clean chimneys.
(c) Shine boots.
(d) Beg on the street.

3. Who translated these stories into English?
(a) Coleen Garrison.
(b) Constance Garnett.
(c) Connie Green.
(d) Credence Gray.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the older man talk to the younger man about at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife'?

2. What is Shumkov's first name?

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

4. What is the name of Shumkov's fiance?

5. What did the author talk about when mentioning Mr. Prohartchin's need for attention?

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