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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 2, The Landlady.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who shows a high favor to Mr. Prohartchin?
(a) Mr. Hafton.
(b) Mrs. Hanneville.
(c) The governor.
(d) The Landlady.

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

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

4. Why do Mr. Prohartchin's co-lodgers feel bitter towards him?
(a) He pays lower rent.
(b) He keeps a dog.
(c) He complains too much.
(d) He eats too much food.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?

2. Where was Dostoyevsky from?

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

4. What is the name of Schpies's daughter?

5. Why did Ordynov tell Yaroslav that he moved?

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