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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Darling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ivan Gromov suffer from?
(a) Bipolar disorder.
(b) Neurosis.
(c) Hallucinations.
(d) Paranoia.

2. What causes Anyuta to cry?
(a) The neighbor treats her badly.
(b) Anyuta wants to move out.
(c) Stepan wants to separate.
(d) Stepan yells at her for being stupid.

3. Who helps Olga pass time when Pustovalov is away on business?
(a) The old woman who set her up with Pustovalov.
(b) Her gardener.
(c) Her cook.
(d) The man who rents the wing.

4. What empowers Anya in her marriage?
(a) Her charm with the officials' wives.
(b) His Excellency's wife.
(c) Her charm with high officials.
(d) The remembrance of her late mother's strength.

5. How long does Olga and Pustovalov's marriage last before he dies of illness?
(a) Six months.
(b) Six years.
(c) Three months.
(d) Three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does the factory benefit the most?

2. What is Stepan studying?

3. How does Stepanych feel about his life in the months before his death?

4. Vasya and Mashenka's marriage can be described as __________.

5. What does Vanka remember about Christmastime?

(see the answer key)

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