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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gurov thinks, before falling asleep, "There's something ________ about her, all the same."
(a) Pathetic.
(b) Terrible.
(c) Amusing.
(d) Beautiful.

2. How does Gurov describe his wife's sense of grace?
(a) Inelegant.
(b) Cumbersome.
(c) Lovely.
(d) Delicate.

3. How much longer does Anna intend to stay in Yalta in Chapter 1?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two months.
(d) One month.

4. What is the first thing Anna says to Gurov?
(a) "He's afraid of you."
(b) "Be careful."
(c) He bites."
(d) "He doesn't bite."

5. Where does Gurov see Anna repeatedly?
(a) In the park.
(b) In the cabaret.
(c) In the museum.
(d) In the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Gurov been for a long time in his marriage?

2. How long has Gurov been in town at the beginning of the novella?

3. How often does Gurov notice Anna in the beginning of her stay?

4. How old is Gurov's daughter?

5. Where did Anna grow up?

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