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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 Ordynov do with Yaroslav?
(a) Goes to a job interview.
(b) Goes to a theater.
(c) Goes to dinner.
(d) Goes to a study group.

2. How long was 'Polzunkov'?
(a) 40 pages.
(b) 20 pages.
(c) 30 pages.
(d) 10 pages.

3. Who is Katerina worried about at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her boarder.
(c) The older man.
(d) The young man.

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

5. How long has Mr. Prohartchin lived in his lodging?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 20 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arkady do to help his best friend?

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

3. Where is 'Polzunkov' set?

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

5. What does Murin threaten Ordynov with?

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