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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Katerina say has cursed her?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her father.
(d) The older man.

2. What started the discussion about Emelyanoushka?
(a) A familiar sound.
(b) A question about a picture.
(c) A thief in the house.
(d) A story from the lodger.

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

4. What did Dostoyevsky say made all the difference for people who needed attention like Mr. Prohartchin?
(a) When they are ignored.
(b) When people respond appropriately.
(c) When they express their needs.
(d) When they earn that which they seek.

5. What did the author say curbed the wonderful nature of Schpies's daughter?
(a) Language barriers.
(b) Difference in classes.
(c) Societal boundaries.
(d) Age limits.

6. What does the Rag say is his deepest desire?
(a) To feel stable.
(b) To get married.
(c) All of these.
(d) To have children.

7. What is the main character of 'Mr. Prohartchin' very vocal about?
(a) The bad government.
(b) His dead wife.
(c) His dreams to immigrate.
(d) Being poor.

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

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

10. What did Emelyanoushka admit to when he returned?
(a) He took something.
(b) He was a brigand.
(c) He had never liked his friend.
(d) He was not who he said he was.

11. What is the old man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' waiting for?
(a) A car.
(b) A woman.
(c) A payment.
(d) A message.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Mr. Prohartchin take advantage of in hiding so much money?

2. How did Mr. Prohartchin's housemates feel about him when he died?

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

4. What was the Rag known to do on a regular basis?

5. How old is the child in 'A Little Hero'?

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