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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the Rag known to do on a regular basis?
(a) Get drunk.
(b) Borrow money.
(c) Get arrested.
(d) Sleep with women.

3. How does the boy express his affections to an older woman?
(a) He tells her in person.
(b) He writes a letter.
(c) He sings a song.
(d) He has her daughter tell her.

4. To whom does Mr. Prohartchin send money on a regular basis?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His sister-in-law.
(c) His step-son.
(d) His nephew.

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

6. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?
(a) He rented a room from her.
(b) He married her.
(c) He bought her house.
(d) He moved in with her.

7. What does a man who is called a Rag do?
(a) Shine boots.
(b) Clean chimneys.
(c) Anything for other men.
(d) Beg on the street.

8. What is Shumkov's first name?
(a) Vincent.
(b) Victor.
(c) Vaslin.
(d) Vasya.

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

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

11. How long was 'Polzunkov'?
(a) 30 pages.
(b) 40 pages.
(c) 20 pages.
(d) 10 pages.

12. What does Murin never do with Katerina?
(a) Go out in public.
(b) Leave the country.
(c) Attend church.
(d) Make love.

13. How does the little boy in 'A Little Hero' fall asleep the night after the party?
(a) He cries himself to sleep.
(b) He sleeps with his parents.
(c) He leaves his light on.
(d) He sleeps out on his lawn.

14. How long has Mr. Prohartchin lived in his lodging?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 5 years.

15. What attribute does the narrator of 'Polzunkov' say will do a man well?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Apprehension.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Mobility.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Mr. Prohartchin's hidden money NOT sent to?

2. What kind of disposition does Shumkov have?

3. What talent does the Rag have?

4. What was the talent of the new lodger in 'An Honest Thief'?

5. Who is with Mr. Prohartchin when he dies?

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