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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 does Katerina blame for her mother's death?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) The older man.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her father.

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

3. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?
(a) He wanted to be closer to the school.
(b) His landlady moved.
(c) He needed cheaper rent.
(d) He fell in love.

4. How does Katerina say she feels about the older man?
(a) She adores and loves him.
(b) She respects and fears him.
(c) She endures and appeases him.
(d) She likes and advises him.

5. What attribute does the narrator of 'Polzunkov' say will do a man well?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Apprehension.
(d) Mobility.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?

3. What is the main character of 'Mr. Prohartchin' very vocal about?

4. Who inappropriately tries to court Katerina?

5. Who is Katerina with at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?

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