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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 does the Rag say is his deepest desire?
(a) All of these.
(b) To feel stable.
(c) To have children.
(d) To get married.

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

3. Who is with Mr. Prohartchin when he dies?
(a) Nobody.
(b) His nephew.
(c) His housemates.
(d) His sister-in-law.

4. What does Arkady do to help his best friend?
(a) Stays away from his friend's girl.
(b) Follows his friend's girl.
(c) Gets his friend a job.
(d) Gives his friend some money.

5. Why do Mr. Prohartchin's co-lodgers feel bitter towards him?
(a) He eats too much food.
(b) He pays lower rent.
(c) He complains too much.
(d) He keeps a dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Katerina cry about selling?

2. How does Murin describe Katerina?

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

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

5. What is pub short for?

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