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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. How are Ivan Ivanych and his brother Nikolai different?
(a) Nikolai loves the town while Ivan prefers the country.
(b) Ivan is a townsman while Nikolai is a country man.
(c) Ivan is frugal while Nikolai likes to spend his money.
(d) Ivan values spirituality more than Nikolai.

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

3. How does Stepanych feel about his life in the months before his death?
(a) Everyone seems nicer.
(b) Everything is boring.
(c) Nothing changes.
(d) Everything is happier.

4. What does Anna Sergeevna fear when she starts relations with Gurov?
(a) Her husband will find out.
(b) The town will talk about her.
(c) He will no longer respect her.
(d) That she will be judged a sinner.

5. In "The House with the Mezzanine", the artist's lifestyle can be described as __________.
(a) Caring.
(b) Productive.
(c) Busy.
(d) Idle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What arrangement do Gurov and Anna make to continue seeing each other?

2. Why do Ivan Ivanych and Burkin call on Alekhin in "Gooseberries"?

3. Where do Dmitri Gurov and the lady with the dog first meet?

4. How does Nikolai Ivanych get his dream estate?

5. What is Yefimya's relationship with her husband like?

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