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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) The landlady.
(b) The bank.
(c) His sister-in-law.
(d) The house-mates.

2. What is the name of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Marie.
(b) Tinchen.
(c) Katerina.
(d) Murin.

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

4. What kind of complex is Katerina put under?
(a) The Oedipus Complex.
(b) The Synchoptic complex.
(c) The Freudian Complex.
(d) The Electra Complex.

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

6. What did Dostoyevsky say ended the childhood of the boy?
(a) Riding the pony.
(b) Delivering a letter to an intended lover.
(c) His first kiss.
(d) Winning the fighting match.

7. What is the occupation of the men in 'A Faint Heart'?
(a) Writers.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Miners.
(d) Store Owners.

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

9. How many months of deposit money did Ordynov give Schpies?
(a) 12.
(b) 3.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Shumkov's fiance attracted to?

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

4. Where is 'Polzunkov' set?

5. What does Murin make Ordynov do in order to protect Katerina from him?

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