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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. When did Katerina fall in love with Ordynov?
(a) When she read his letter.
(b) While he was sick.
(c) When she did his laundry.
(d) When she heard him sing.

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

3. How many months of deposit money did Ordynov give Schpies?
(a) 9.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

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

5. How do Mr. Prohartchin's house mates feel about each other after his death?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Distant.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Friendly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Murin never do with Katerina?

3. Who was Shumkov's fiance attracted to?

4. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?

5. How does Ordynov get Katerina to pay attention to him?

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