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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. How does Murin describe Katerina?
(a) Impetuous.
(b) Gorgeous.
(c) Young.
(d) Mad.

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

3. What did Ordynov do passionately before he met Katerina?
(a) Paint.
(b) Read.
(c) Carve.
(d) Write.

4. What does Ordynov do with Yaroslav?
(a) Goes to dinner.
(b) Goes to a theater.
(c) Goes to a job interview.
(d) Goes to a study group.

5. What does Murin make Ordynov do in order to protect Katerina from him?
(a) Rent a separate room.
(b) Turn over his weapons.
(c) Go to school.
(d) Move out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Murin threaten Ordynov with?

2. Who is the main character in 'Mr. Prohartchin'?

3. Where does Ordynov go after renting some rooms?

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

5. Where was Dostoyevsky from?

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