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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 3, Polzunkov.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Katerina cry about selling?
(a) Her home.
(b) Her body.
(c) Her soul.
(d) Her identity.

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

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

4. Where was Dostoyevsky from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Finalnd.
(c) Germany.
(d) Belgium.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Murin threaten Ordynov with?

2. To whom does Mr. Prohartchin send money on a regular basis?

3. Why does Ordynov want to hear about Katerina's life?

4. Who finds the money Mr. Prohartchin has been hiding?

5. Why does Murin say he needs Katerina?

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