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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. How does Ordynov get Katerina to pay attention to him?
(a) He pays to board at her house.
(b) He sends her flowers.
(c) He falls ill.
(d) He lies about being lost.

2. What is the occupation of the woman living at the house in 'An Honest Thief'?
(a) Wet Nurse.
(b) Servant.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Manager.

3. Who did Mr. Prohartchin take advantage of in hiding so much money?
(a) The bank.
(b) The landlady.
(c) His housemates.
(d) His sister-in-law.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of disposition does Shumkov have?

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

3. Who finds the money Mr. Prohartchin has been hiding?

4. How many months of deposit money did Ordynov give Schpies?

5. What was the Rag known to do on a regular basis?

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