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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Boring Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Varka see in her dreams?
(a) Babies with wings.
(b) Her late parents.
(c) Singing lamps.
(d) Melting candles.

2. The university Stepanych works at can be described as __________.
(a) Welcoming.
(b) Dismal.
(c) A leader in medicine.
(d) Technologically advanced.

3. What does Katya suggest to Stepanych?
(a) To go see a dentist.
(b) That he should get some open air at the Caucasus.
(c) For him to leave his family.
(d) For him to sponsor her pursuits in theater.

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

5. What must Anyuta finish in order to get more tea and tobacco?
(a) Her daily chores.
(b) Her embroidery.
(c) Helping Stepan study.
(d) Knitting a hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ivan Cherviakov watching when he sneezes on the man in front of him?

2. How does Vanka learn how to read and write?

3. What does Vanka remember about Christmastime?

4. To whom is Nevyrazimov writing a letter?

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

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