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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 5, An Honest Thief & A Christmas Tree & A Wedding, White Nights.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Ordynov want to hear about Katerina's life?
(a) He wants to love her better.
(b) He wants to manipulate her.
(c) He wants to make sure she has money.
(d) He wants to get the truth.

3. What is the occupation of the men in 'A Faint Heart'?
(a) Miners.
(b) Store Owners.
(c) Writers.
(d) Soldiers.

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

5. Where does Ordynov go after renting some rooms?
(a) Work.
(b) Church.
(c) A party.
(d) School.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character in 'Mr. Prohartchin'?

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

3. What kind of lodgers did the landlady like to house?

4. What did the author talk about when mentioning Mr. Prohartchin's need for attention?

5. What did the Rag say caused him psychological harm?

(see the answer key)

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