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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 does Murin threaten Ordynov with?
(a) Poison.
(b) A revolver.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A dagger.

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

3. How does Murin describe Katerina?
(a) Impetuous.
(b) Gorgeous.
(c) Mad.
(d) Young.

4. What is the man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' doing?
(a) Writing.
(b) Pacing.
(c) Walking.
(d) Sleeping.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Shumkov say he did in spite of himself?

3. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?

4. What does the Rag compare his timidity to?

5. How do Mr. Prohartchin's house mates feel about each other after his death?

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