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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In the Ravine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dr. Yefimych's true passion?
(a) Theology.
(b) Anatomy and physiology.
(c) Literature.
(d) Horticulture.

2. What is General Brizzhalov's first reaction to Cherviakov?
(a) He is furious with Cherviakov.
(b) He wants Cherviakov to let him be.
(c) He is appalled but Cherviakov's rudeness.
(d) He accepts the apology amiably with a smile.

3. A beadle's life can be described as __________.
(a) Easy.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Highly respectable.

4. What happens to Grigory in old age?
(a) He moves to Siberia to be closer to Anisim.
(b) He forgets to eat and is forgotten.
(c) He becomes burdened with guilt and stops cheating his customers.
(d) He remains the man of the house and gives orders from bed.

5. In Velikopolsky's version of the Twelve Gospels, what does Peter do?
(a) Turn Jesus into the high priest.
(b) Turn away from Jesus when he asks for help.
(c) Deny knowing Jesus.
(d) Sing along with the servants of the high priest against Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special gift did Nikolai have as a monk?

2. When Olga is alone, what thoughts does she have?

3. What does Katya suggest to Stepanych?

4. In "A Medical Case", what is Korolev's impression of the countryside?

5. What feeling does Gusev have before he dies?

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