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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "In Exile", what does the Explainer advise the Tartar?
(a) To sleep by the fire or he'll freeze.
(b) To make friends quick.
(c) To stay by him for protection.
(d) To want nothing.

2. What does Anya do for her family when she gains access to money?
(a) Provide adequate amounts of food.
(b) Buy her brothers new clothes.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Support her brothers to attend university.

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

4. According to Stepanych, what does Pyotr lack to set the world on fire?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Humbleness.
(c) Intellect.
(d) Proper work ethics.

5. What expression does Marfa, Bronze's wife, have as she is dying?
(a) Serenity and joy.
(b) Pain.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Pity and sorrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bond do Bronze and Rothschild have?

2. How does Modest Andreich view his wife?

3. What is it about Mr. Gnekker that worries Nikolai Stepanych?

4. What is Olga Ivanovna's greatest talent?

5. What is Dr. Yefimych's true passion?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Maria's upbringing under Andreich. What is Andreich's role in her life?

2. Why does the black monk make Andrei Kovrin feel good?

3. Describe Yegor and Pelageya's relationship. How do they interact? How do they feel about one another?

4. What causes Father Grigory to be so angry with Andreich?

5. Modest Alexeich admonishes Anya and her family about how a "man must have his responsibilities!" Between Modest, Anya, and her family, who shows responsibilities best?

6. Why is Cherviakov so insistent on apologizing to the General?

7. Compare Nikolai Stepanych's (A Boring Story) public name to the real person.

8. What happens to officials who deal with people's suffering, such as judges, policemen, and doctors? How does this affect the innocent?

9. How does Ieronym invite the narrator of "Easter Night" to ask about Ieronym's sorrows? How does he hint at his current sorrow?

10. How does real life affect Varka's sleep at night?

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