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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 7 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Varka see in her dreams?
(a) Her late parents.
(b) Melting candles.
(c) Singing lamps.
(d) Babies with wings.

2. When the narrator arrives to the other side of the river, the place can be described as __________.
(a) Bustling.
(b) Languid.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Somber.

3. Why does Andreich believe it is acceptable to call Maria by an insulting name?
(a) Because he is her father.
(b) Because God forgave her.
(c) Because she is a woman.
(d) Because other people call her that all the time.

4. What does Yegor dislike about the village?
(a) The large population.
(b) The arrogance.
(c) The poverty.
(d) The noise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Anyuta help Stepan's studies?

2. What does the judge discover about an accident from the previous year?

3. What is Stepan studying?

4. How does Yegor describe himself?

5. What consolation does Yegor give to Pelageya when he leaves her?

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