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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 father.
(b) Shumkov's land lord.
(c) Shumkov's friend.
(d) Shumkov's boss.

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

3. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?
(a) He married her.
(b) He moved in with her.
(c) He bought her house.
(d) He rented a room from her.

4. What talent does the Rag have?
(a) Writing.
(b) Telling stories.
(c) Singing.
(d) Acting.

5. Why does Katerina have to care for the older man?
(a) He is her lover.
(b) He pays her to.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He has nobody else in the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Katerina fall in love with Ordynov?

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

3. What is the name of Schpies's daughter?

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

5. Where is Schpies from?

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