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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 14 through 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Andreich believe it is acceptable to call Maria by an insulting name?
(a) Because other people call her that all the time.
(b) Because God forgave her.
(c) Because she is a woman.
(d) Because he is her father.

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

3. What does Vanka remember about Christmastime?
(a) An orange in his stocking one year.
(b) Decorating the tree with his parents.
(c) Making cookies with the cooks in the master's house.
(d) Getting the tree with his grandfather.

4. What special gift did Nikolai have as a monk?
(a) Have a good rapport with everyone.
(b) Keeping the novices quiet and respectful.
(c) Writing akathists.
(d) Writing sermons.

5. What happens when the General is so angry with Cherviakov, he yells "Get out"?
(a) Cherviakov vents to his wife at home.
(b) Cherviakov goes home and dies.
(c) Cherviakov attempts to write a letter of apology to the General.
(d) Cherviakov becomes angry and takes back all his apologies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What insulting word does Andreich call his daughter Maria?

2. In "In Exile", what does the Explainer advise the Tartar?

3. What does Kovrin seem to hate the most?

4. Whom does Varka see in her dreams?

5. What did Nikolai do for Ieronym when he was alive?

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