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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. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?
(a) He does not come back after paying rent.
(b) He pursues his engaged daughter.
(c) He has no direction in life.
(d) He does not care for his daughter.

2. Where has Mr. Prohartchin been hiding money?
(a) A bank account.
(b) A safe.
(c) His mattress.
(d) His sock drawer.

3. To whom does Mr. Prohartchin send money on a regular basis?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His nephew.
(c) His step-son.
(d) His sister-in-law.

4. What does Shumkov say he did in spite of himself?
(a) Entered the military.
(b) Got married.
(c) Fell in love.
(d) Got old.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Emelyanoushka return after going missing?

2. What was the talent of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?

3. What was the name of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?

4. What attribute does the narrator of 'Polzunkov' say will do a man well?

5. How does Ordynov get Katerina to pay attention to him?

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