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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Kovalenko and Varenka do that appalls Belikov?
(a) Wear sandals in the rain.
(b) Dance in the street.
(c) Ride bicycles.
(d) Sing in the classroom.

2. According to the artist in "The House with the Mezzanine", what is the only thing worth living for?
(a) Spiritual activity.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Money.
(d) Love.

3. What is Nikolai the porter's proficiency?
(a) University news.
(b) The latest in medicine.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Philosophy.

4. Why does Zhenya discontinue seeing the artist?
(a) Zhenya is too busy with politics.
(b) Lida disapproves.
(c) The artist moves away.
(d) Her mother disapproves.

5. To whom does Stepanych compare himself during his youthful days of lecturing?
(a) A brain surgeon.
(b) A violinist.
(c) An orchestra conductor.
(d) A pianist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Belikov and Kovalenko's relationship like?

2. Why do the women in town get excited about Belikov's life?

3. What does Anna Sergeevna fear when she starts relations with Gurov?

4. How do Alekhin and Burkin view Ivan's story about Nikolai and the gooseberries?

5. What brings Anna back home to her husband?

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