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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. Who was Shumkov's fiance attracted to?
(a) Shumkov's boss.
(b) Shumkov's friend.
(c) Shumkov's father.
(d) Shumkov's land lord.

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

3. Where has Mr. Prohartchin been hiding money?
(a) His mattress.
(b) His sock drawer.
(c) A bank account.
(d) A safe.

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

5. What is the name of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Tinchen.
(b) Murin.
(c) Marie.
(d) Katerina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dostoyevsky say made all the difference for people who needed attention like Mr. Prohartchin?

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

3. What did the Rag say caused him psychological harm?

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

5. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?

(see the answer key)

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