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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 causes Pavel Ivanych in "Gusev" to be more irritable than usual?
(a) When the card players get too rowdy.
(b) When there is not enough to drink.
(c) When the ship tosses.
(d) When the air becomes too humid.

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

3. What insulting word does Andreich call his daughter Maria?
(a) A harlot.
(b) A whore.
(c) A slut.
(d) A philosopher.

4. What did Nikolai do for Ieronym when he was alive?
(a) Sing him lullabies.
(b) Teach him how to write poems.
(c) Call out to Ieronym so he is not scared on the ferry at night.
(d) Go through prayer sessions with him.

5. What makes Nevyrazimov feel better?
(a) Killing a cockroach.
(b) Dreaming of a possible promotion.
(c) Talking with Paramon.
(d) The smells of good food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feeling do Mashenka and Matvei have that brings them together?

2. What does Stepanych think of Katya?

3. How does Yegor describe himself?

4. What does Yegor dislike about the village?

5. What is the ordinary conversation between Mikhail and Katya?

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