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

2. What kind of lodgers did the landlady like to house?
(a) Older men.
(b) Young students.
(c) Gentlemen.
(d) Married couples.

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

4. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?
(a) He needs a role in life.
(b) His mother is dead.
(c) He is lonely.
(d) He is often ill.

5. What does Murin never do with Katerina?
(a) Leave the country.
(b) Go out in public.
(c) Attend church.
(d) Make love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the older man talk to the younger man about at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife'?

2. Who inappropriately tries to court Katerina?

3. To whom does Mr. Prohartchin send money on a regular basis?

4. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?

5. Who was Mr. Prohartchin's hidden money NOT sent to?

(see the answer key)

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