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

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

3. What was the talent of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Story telling.
(c) Tailoring.
(d) Cleaning.

4. What does a thief take in 'An Honest Thief'?
(a) A wallet.
(b) A hat.
(c) A lamp.
(d) A coat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Rag say is his deepest desire?

2. Who is Katerina with at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?

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

4. What is the occupation of the men in 'A Faint Heart'?

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

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