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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What must Anyuta finish in order to get more tea and tobacco?
(a) Her embroidery.
(b) Her daily chores.
(c) Helping Stepan study.
(d) Knitting a hat.

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

4. Why does the orchestra reluctantly call on Yakov to play with them?
(a) He takes over the spotlight.
(b) He is abusive.
(c) He asks for too much money.
(d) He is horrible at the fiddle.

5. What brought Gusev away to the Far East?
(a) Military service.
(b) There was promise of money as a merchant.
(c) Exile.
(d) A woman.

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

7. How does Anyuta help Stepan's studies?
(a) By researching any questions he has.
(b) By keeping his environment neat and clean.
(c) By being his anatomical model.
(d) By testing him with note cards.

8. What do Ieronym and the passenger see so beautiful in the sky as they cross the river?
(a) Fireworks.
(b) A crescent moon.
(c) A full moon.
(d) Wisps of clouds.

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

10. What is Ivan Cherviakov watching when he sneezes on the man in front of him?
(a) A play.
(b) A circus show.
(c) A symphony.
(d) An opera.

11. What does the judge think of Grigoriev?
(a) He thinks highly of the man but not his actions.
(b) He thinks Grigoriev is mentally unstable.
(c) He believes Grigoriev is a liar.
(d) He feels pity for the poor fellow.

12. Why do Vasilisa's tears make Ivan happy?
(a) He hates her.
(b) They are tears of relief.
(c) He sees a connection between the past and present.
(d) They are tears of joy.

13. What happens when the General is so angry with Cherviakov, he yells "Get out"?
(a) Cherviakov attempts to write a letter of apology to the General.
(b) Cherviakov vents to his wife at home.
(c) Cherviakov becomes angry and takes back all his apologies.
(d) Cherviakov goes home and dies.

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

15. Why is the Tartar exiled in Siberia?
(a) For stealing chickens.
(b) He refuses to join the military.
(c) For beating his father.
(d) For stealing horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Yefimych lacks what as a doctor?

2. Why does Grigoriev steal a nut?

3. What does Yegor Semyonych in "The Black Monk" believe is the key to his orchard's success?

4. What is Stepan studying?

5. What is Grigoriev's punishment?

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