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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. How did Katerina's mother describe her real father?
(a) A seducer.
(b) A criminal.
(c) A crook.
(d) All of these.

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

3. What attribute is Katerina trying to exhibit at the beginning of the second part of 'The Landlady'?
(a) Patience.
(b) Retstraint.
(c) Exuberance.
(d) Modesty.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the author talk about when mentioning Mr. Prohartchin's need for attention?

2. How long has Mr. Prohartchin lived in his lodging?

3. Where does Ordynov go after renting some rooms?

4. How does Katerina say she feels about the older man?

5. Who inappropriately tries to court Katerina?

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