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

2. What attribute is Katerina trying to exhibit at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?
(a) Modesty.
(b) Patience.
(c) Retstraint.
(d) Exuberance.

3. Where is 'Polzunkov' set?
(a) Russia.
(b) Finalnd.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

4. Why does Ordynov want to hear about Katerina's life?
(a) He wants to make sure she has money.
(b) He wants to love her better.
(c) He wants to manipulate her.
(d) He wants to get the truth.

5. What is the occupation of the men in 'A Faint Heart'?
(a) Miners.
(b) Writers.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Store Owners.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whay has Shumkov fallen behind in his work?

3. Why do Mr. Prohartchin's co-lodgers feel bitter towards him?

4. Who translated these stories into English?

5. Who finds the money Mr. Prohartchin has been hiding?

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