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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Dmitri Gurov look to meet Anna in S.?
(a) Outside her bedroom window.
(b) At the museums.
(c) Opening night at the theater.
(d) By the pier.

2. What is it about Mr. Gnekker that worries Nikolai Stepanych?
(a) That he is a con artist.
(b) That he may be a sponger.
(c) That he is not handsome enough for his Liza.
(d) That he may be too rich for their blood.

3. In "The Lady with the Little Dog", how does Gurov treat women?
(a) He tries not to be around them.
(b) With utmost respect.
(c) As equals.
(d) Selfishly.

4. Why does Zhenya discontinue seeing the artist?
(a) Lida disapproves.
(b) Her mother disapproves.
(c) Zhenya is too busy with politics.
(d) The artist moves away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is strange about Belikov in "The Man in a Case"?

2. What do Kovalenko and Varenka do that appalls Belikov?

3. What do Stepanych and his wife discuss every morning?

4. How do Alekhin and Burkin view Ivan's story about Nikolai and the gooseberries?

5. To whom does Stepanych compare himself during his youthful days of lecturing?

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