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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who finds the money Mr. Prohartchin has been hiding?
(a) His nephew.
(b) His housemates.
(c) The landlady.
(d) A servant.

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

5. What does the Rag say he has never done for money?
(a) Killed a man.
(b) Slept with a woman.
(c) Begged.
(d) Taken a bribe.

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

7. What did the Rag say caused him psychological harm?
(a) Seeing the ravages of war.
(b) Growing up alone.
(c) Accepting money from a bribe taker.
(d) Watching his father killed.

8. What attribute is Katerina trying to exhibit at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?
(a) Exuberance.
(b) Patience.
(c) Retstraint.
(d) Modesty.

9. What is the boy told to do the morning after the party?
(a) Fight in a match.
(b) Take a test.
(c) Ride a pony.
(d) Cut down a tree.

10. Where does Ordynov go after renting some rooms?
(a) A party.
(b) Work.
(c) Church.
(d) School.

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

12. What does the older man talk to the younger man about at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife'?
(a) Ladies.
(b) Politics.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Contracts.

13. What did Emelyanoushka request often from his friend at the pub?
(a) A listening ear.
(b) A story.
(c) An extra drink.
(d) A place to stay.

14. Where has Mr. Prohartchin been hiding money?
(a) A bank account.
(b) His sock drawer.
(c) A safe.
(d) His mattress.

15. How does the boy in 'A Little Hero' feel when he is made the rival to a young pretty girl?
(a) Happy.
(b) Flattered.
(c) Angry.
(d) Embarrassed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dostoyevsky say made all the difference for people who needed attention like Mr. Prohartchin?

2. Who teases the boy in 'A Little Hero'?

3. What is the man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' doing?

4. How long was 'Polzunkov'?

5. How did Murin go about protecting Katerina?

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