Great Short Works Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Great Short Works Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Emelyanoushka return after going missing?
(a) To borrow some money.
(b) To die with a friend.
(c) To hide from the law.
(d) To turn himself in.

3. Who inappropriately tries to court Katerina?
(a) Her stepfather.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her godfather.
(d) Her father.

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

5. Who was Mr. Prohartchin's hidden money NOT sent to?
(a) The house-mates.
(b) The landlady.
(c) The bank.
(d) His sister-in-law.

6. What does the woman living at the house in 'An Honest Thief' do without the permission of the owner of the house?
(a) Hires a maid.
(b) Cleans the windows.
(c) Boards a stranger.
(d) Buys a cat.

7. Who rescues the boy the morning after the party?
(a) Some young women.
(b) Some old spinsters.
(c) Some older boys.
(d) Some grown men.

8. Who translated these stories into English?
(a) Credence Gray.
(b) Constance Garnett.
(c) Coleen Garrison.
(d) Connie Green.

9. Who is the main character in 'Mr. Prohartchin'?
(a) Sean.
(b) Seethe.
(c) Simon.
(d) Semyon.

10. Where is 'Polzunkov' set?
(a) Germany.
(b) Finalnd.
(c) England.
(d) Russia.

11. Who does Katerina blame for her mother's death?
(a) Herself.
(b) The older man.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her father.

12. How did Katerina's mother tell Katerina that her father had died?
(a) He was murdered.
(b) He fell ill.
(c) He was shipwrecked.
(d) He was hit by a train.

13. How do Mr. Prohartchin's house mates feel about each other after his death?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Distant.
(d) Friendly.

14. When did Katerina fall in love with Ordynov?
(a) When she heard him sing.
(b) When she did his laundry.
(c) While he was sick.
(d) When she read his letter.

15. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?
(a) His mother is dead.
(b) He is lonely.
(c) He needs a role in life.
(d) He is often ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Katerina worried about at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?

2. What does Arkady do to help his best friend?

3. What kind of complex is Katerina put under?

4. Who was Shumkov's fiance attracted to?

5. What does the older man talk to the younger man about at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife'?

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