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English 16 Public

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He is renowned as one of the world’s greatest novelists and literary psychologists.

Fyodor Dostoevsky

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The protagonist of the novel, a young student who lives in a room that resembles a cupboard.

Raskolnikov

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True or False: Raskolnikov was afraid to meet the landlady because she had a scary appearance.

False

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True or False: Raskolnikov was poor and had barely enough money to eat every day.

True

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A woman’s square scarf worn over the head or shoulders.

kerchief

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A merchandise, goods or items for selling.

wares

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What did Raskolnikov pawn at the pawnshop?

mother's jewelry

watch

ring

necklace

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Who is the younger sister of the pawnshop owner?

Lizaveta Ivanovna

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True or False: The protagonist has been plotting to kill his landlady and keep her house.

False

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It means a gray hair.

grizzled

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What is Alyona Ivanovna’s job?

pawnshop owner

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What is Raskolnikov's outward appearance?

handsome

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Describe Ralkolnikov's feeling while a having a conversation with Alyona Ivanovna.

nervous or anxious

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What was Alyona's feeling upon seeing the protagonist of the story?

mistrust

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True or False: Raskolnikov steals an axe from his landlady’s kitchen to carry out his plan.

True

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What is the synonymous word for calmly?

sedately

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