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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Pavel and Nikolai share?
(a) The loss of a woman
(b) A bedroom
(c) The same big nose
(d) The loss of their wealth

2. What did Pavel love as a young man?
(a) Chemistry
(b) Poetry
(c) Books
(d) Parties

3. How far from the postal station is Nikolai's home?
(a) 20 miles
(b) 15 miles
(c) 10 miles
(d) 12 miles

4. How does the author say that Pavel conducts himself?
(a) Like a serf
(b) Like an animal
(c) Like a businessman
(d) Like a noble

5. What is the name of Nikolai's brother?
(a) Pavel
(b) Sasha
(c) Arkady
(d) Rogohzin

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the young woman living with Nikolai?

2. Where is Nikolai waiting?

3. What does Arkady say Pavel was a victim of?

4. What is the name of the main protagonist?

5. What decade in the 19th century is the novel set?

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