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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 did Emelyanoushka admit to when he returned?
(a) He took something.
(b) He had never liked his friend.
(c) He was not who he said he was.
(d) He was a brigand.

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

3. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?
(a) Read.
(b) Carve.
(c) Paint.
(d) Write.

4. What did the man of the house in 'An Honest Thief' say the woman helped him with by doing something without his permission?
(a) His loneliness.
(b) His confusion.
(c) His rank in society.
(d) His financial situation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman living at the house in 'An Honest Thief' do without the permission of the owner of the house?

2. What does the Rag say he is the suckling babe of?

3. How does the old man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' look?

4. What is the name of Shumkov's fiance?

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

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