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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The Short Stories : Chapter 5, An Honest Thief & A Christmas Tree & A Wedding, White Nights.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Mr. Prohartchin take advantage of in hiding so much money?
(a) The bank.
(b) The landlady.
(c) His housemates.
(d) His sister-in-law.

2. How does the old man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' look?
(a) Confused.
(b) Happy.
(c) Distraught.
(d) Angry.

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

4. What confuses Schpies about Ordynov?
(a) He has no direction in life.
(b) He does not care for his daughter.
(c) He does not come back after paying rent.
(d) He pursues his engaged daughter.

5. Whay has Shumkov fallen behind in his work?
(a) He is worried about his fiance.
(b) He thinks about his marriage all day.
(c) He is looking for a new job.
(d) He is suspicious of his boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Mr. Prohartchin's hidden money NOT sent to?

2. How does Ordynov get Katerina to pay attention to him?

3. Who inappropriately tries to court Katerina?

4. Who does Katerina say has cursed her?

5. What is the man at the beginning of 'Another Man's Wife' doing?

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