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

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

3. Who translated these stories into English?
(a) Connie Green.
(b) Coleen Garrison.
(c) Credence Gray.
(d) Constance Garnett.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows a high favor to Mr. Prohartchin?

2. Where is Schpies from?

3. Where is 'Polzunkov' set?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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