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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Overcoat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is said that Peter's parents died from?
(a) Godless souls.
(b) The measles.
(c) Heartbreak.
(d) The pest.

2. Why was the painter unable to complete the moneylender's portrait.
(a) He felt evilness.
(b) He stole money from the moneylender.
(c) He died before he could.
(d) He lost the use of his hands.

3. What does the old hag turn into after Khoma kills her?
(a) A child.
(b) A stone.
(c) A beautiful girl.
(d) A pig.

4. Who does most of the old couple's work on the farm?
(a) Polacks.
(b) Elves.
(c) Serfs.
(d) Their children.

5. What kind of robes did the old money lender wear?
(a) African robes.
(b) Asian robes.
(c) Royal robes.
(d) Parisian robes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the area in St. Petersburg where many poor and retired people live?

2. Who does Prirogov dream the young could have been?

3. Why does Kovalev think Podtochina has cast a spell on him?

4. What does the author say a father's heart is not made from?

5. Where does the devil keep the moon?

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