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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alyosha the Pot.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it urgent for Vasili and Nikita and Mukhorty to reach their destination in the snow storm?
(a) Nikita's mother is ill.
(b) Mukhorty needs medical attention.
(c) Vasili wants to make a bid on some land there.
(d) Vasili's mother is ill.

2. To whom does Eugene Irtenev confide his lustful thoughts about Stepanida?
(a) His minister.
(b) Liza Annenskaya.
(c) Stepanida.
(d) His uncle.

3. Whose house do the travelers stop at?
(a) Vasili's cousin.
(b) The mayor of Goryachkin.
(c) Nikita's wife.
(d) The wealthiest man in Grishkino.

4. What is Father Sergius's reason for wanting to be transferred out of the city?
(a) Desire for easy city ways.
(b) Desire for power.
(c) Desire for money.
(d) Lust for women.

5. What offends Alyosha's supervisor?
(a) Alyosha's speech.
(b) Alyosha's cleanliness.
(c) Alyosha's stupidity.
(d) Alyosha's boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Eugene Irtenev live?

2. Why does Alyosha try to convince Ustinja that his pain is negligible?

3. How does Nikita treat Mukhorty?

4. What happened to Stepan Kasatsky when his father died?

5. How would you describe the nature Dmitri expects to find in the Caucasus?

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