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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 started the discussion about Emelyanoushka?
(a) A familiar sound.
(b) A story from the lodger.
(c) A thief in the house.
(d) A question about a picture.

2. What kind of disposition does Shumkov have?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Happy.
(c) Serious.
(d) Animated.

3. What kind of lodgers did the landlady like to house?
(a) Young students.
(b) Older men.
(c) Gentlemen.
(d) Married couples.

4. What did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Difference in classes.
(b) Age limits.
(c) Language barriers.
(d) Societal boundaries.

5. What was the name of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?
(a) Assant.
(b) Astafy.
(c) Andoval.
(d) Andre.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is pub short for?

4. What is the occupation of the woman living at the house in 'An Honest Thief'?

5. How long was 'Polzunkov'?

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