The Schoolmistress Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 58 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Schoolmistress Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 58 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing Marya has left from her past?

2. Which worker at Marya's school has she tried to have dismissed for two years?

3. How old is Hanov?

4. What is the Marya's last name?

5. What does Marya recall Hanov's exam papers smelling like the year before?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Marya think of on the cart at the start of "The Schoolmistress"?

2. What did Hanov do at Marya's school the year before the story takes place?

3. Describe Hanov.

4. What does Marya think of Hanov as their cart follows his?

5. What do readers learn of Marya's past at the start of "The Schoolmistress"?

6. What news from Moscow does Semyon tell Marya he heard at Ivan Ionov's tavern?

7. Which of Marya's coworkers does she try to get dismissed and what comes of it?

8. What does Marya think of the school inspector?

9. What does Marya Vassilyevna do for work? How long has she had the occupation? Where is she going at the start of "The Schoolmistress"?

10. What is the only thing Marya keeps from her past?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the imagery used in “The Schoolmistress.” Describe examples of imagery in the text and identify possible meanings.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the author of “The Schoolmistress.” Who is he? What else has he written? How is “The Schoolmistress” similar or different from his previous works?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing Chekhov's language style and word choice in "The Schoolmistress." What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answers.

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