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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Paka asked why the boys are armed as they are, who do they say they are?
(a) Huns.
(b) Ninjas.
(c) Redskins.
(d) Hittites.

2. For one hour, what is in the cave as a result of the "god"?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

3. What is the name of the middle-aged citizen, according to his aunt who comes to the doctor the day after his visit?
(a) Aleksei Sardentov.
(b) Paka Karpov.
(c) Vasily Ledentsov.
(d) Pyotr Petrovich.

4. What is the fabric the woman on the steamer's dress made of in "Sunstroke"?
(a) Gingham.
(b) Lace.
(c) Poplin.
(d) Linen.

5. What does Martin Martinych hide from Masha that is in his desk drawer?
(a) A blue phial.
(b) A flask of whiskey.
(c) A letter opener.
(d) A match.

6. What does Dolgushov do for a job?
(a) Telephonist.
(b) Livery man.
(c) Cook.
(d) Statistician.

7. What is the god of the cave-like bedroom where Martin Martinych and Masha stay?
(a) The bed.
(b) A chest of jewels.
(c) A cast-iron stove.
(d) A telephone.

8. According to Paka, the wicked fairy got cross with his mother because she hadn't invited her to what?
(a) His birthday party.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Go to the circus.
(d) His christening.

9. Whom does Varka see as the enemy in her dream state?
(a) The master.
(b) Death.
(c) The mistress.
(d) The baby.

10. How much does the prescription cost that the doctor issues to the middle-aged citizen in "Yuletide Story"?
(a) Seventy kopeks.
(b) Two rubles.
(c) A head cheese.
(d) Forty kopeks.

11. What perhaps causes the icy roar of the wind in "The Cave"?
(a) The wrath of God.
(b) A storm.
(c) A misplaced polar bear.
(d) A super-mammoth.

12. What is the unshaven porter wearing when the couple disembarks the boat in "Sunstroke"?
(a) Sunglasses.
(b) A pink shirt.
(c) Epaulets.
(d) Shabby black shoes.

13. What is the occupation of Varka's master?
(a) Clothesmender.
(b) Stationmaster.
(c) Cobbler.
(d) Baker.

14. What does the lieutenant drink when he gets back to the hotel in "Sunstroke"?
(a) Seltzer water.
(b) Wine.
(c) Rum punch.
(d) Vodka.

15. In "Yuletide Story", what does the doctor prescribe for the middle-aged citizen?
(a) Elixir of arsenic.
(b) Ammoniac aniseed drops.
(c) Hawthorn root extract.
(d) Lemon oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which day do Martin Martinych and Masha board up the study?

2. What does the eldest boy call Paka?

3. What is the name of Varka's mother?

4. What is the name of the master's apprentice who snores in "Sleepy"?

5. What does Dolgushov give to the narrator?

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