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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 11 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Ryabovsky intrigues Olga?
(a) He is a genius in painting.
(b) He adds drama to her life.
(c) She knows nothing about him and remains mysterious.
(d) He is absolutely giving.

2. How does Stepanych feel about his life in the months before his death?
(a) Nothing changes.
(b) Everything is happier.
(c) Everyone seems nicer.
(d) Everything is boring.

3. Vasya and Mashenka's marriage can be described as __________.
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Honest.
(c) Caring.
(d) Abusive.

4. In "Peasant Woman", what does Dyudya enjoy about having visitors?
(a) His ability to help them in their travels.
(b) This is how he gets news about the world.
(c) He is lonely without travelers passing by.
(d) Hearing their stories.

5. How does Vanka learn how to read and write?
(a) By the master's wife.
(b) From another apprentice.
(c) From his old miss Olga.
(d) In secret from his grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it about Mr. Gnekker that worries Nikolai Stepanych?

2. Why does Andreich believe it is acceptable to call Maria by an insulting name?

3. What special gift did Nikolai have as a monk?

4. Why does Osip leave Olga?

5. What embitters Nikolai Stepanych about his children?

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