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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. What do Lyzhin and Starchenko wish for as they stand next to the dead body?
(a) For the witnesses to return immediately.
(b) More time.
(c) For the beadle to go away.
(d) To be back in Moscow.

2. What epiphany does Lyzhin realize while at von Taunitz's?
(a) The provincial life is not as bad as he assumed.
(b) Life in Moscow has nothing to do with provincial life.
(c) Life's events are not accidents.
(d) Life is full of random accidents.

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

4. What do Nevyrazimov and Paramon hear through the vents?
(a) Voices.
(b) A carriage crash.
(c) Children playing.
(d) Church bells and carriages.

5. What did Nikolai do for Ieronym when he was alive?
(a) Sing him lullabies.
(b) Go through prayer sessions with him.
(c) Teach him how to write poems.
(d) Call out to Ieronym so he is not scared on the ferry at night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the General is so angry with Cherviakov, he yells "Get out"?

2. What does the judge think of Grigoriev?

3. How is Korolev convinced to stay overnight to watch over Liza?

4. What are the people's reaction to the Zemstvo killing?

5. What does Kovrin seem to hate the most?

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