Describe the what happened to Katya after she left with the acting troupe.

What is the fisherman Denis Grigory taking off the railroad track and why is it a danger? What happens to him because of his actions?

What does Andrei Andreich request in a prayer and why is Father Grigory upset with him?

What is Olga Ivonovna's passion in life? What does she finally realize about her husband's worth?

What is the legend of the Black Monk?

What type of factories are in the small village of Ukleyevo and what effect do they have on the environment of the town?

Describe Lipa, the girl Grigory found for his son, Stephan. What is the one feature she has that is considered to be strange and unattractive?