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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Esther that scared her?
(a) She had a nightmare in which an evil woman was killing Ivan.
(b) She had a nightmare in which Ivan disappeared.
(c) She felt as though she had miscarried, and so knew her son was gone.
(d) She hit her head.

2. Why didn't Bear want to kill her?
(a) Bear was sworn and charged by the other gods to protect her.
(b) Neither of these.
(c) Both of these.
(d) The spell of love she had cast on him would be unwavering.

3. What color were the merchant's eyes?
(a) Green.
(b) Gold.
(c) Blue.
(d) Silver.

4. What did Ivan's father suggest that he return to Russia for?
(a) To do his research for his dissertation.
(b) To regain his honor and dignity as a Russian citizen.
(c) To marry a Russian woman.
(d) To find his path in his motherland.

5. Which limb did the bear take out?
(a) Ivan's left leg.
(b) Ivan's right arm.
(c) Ivan's right leg.
(d) Ivan's left arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the old woman who Ivan's mother used to bring things to?

2. How old was Yaga when she was married and raped?

3. Who had sent the bear after Katerina?

4. What justification did Vanya give for the clearing?

5. What do his classmates call Vanya?

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