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

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

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

4. The condition of Stepan and Anyuta's room can be described as __________.
(a) Messy.
(b) Sparse.
(c) Meticulously clean.
(d) Averagely boring.

5. What does the black monk tell Kovrin about his presence?
(a) He is as real to Kovrin as to everyone else in the gardens.
(b) He is always present whether Kovrin sees him or not.
(c) He is real but only to those that believe.
(d) He is there by Kovrin's imagination.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Lyzhin and Starchenko wish for as they stand next to the dead body?

2. A beadle's life can be described as __________.

3. What oppressive feeling does Korolev feel as he walks around the factory buildings?

4. What feeling does Gusev have before he dies?

5. What is strange about Belikov in "The Man in a Case"?

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