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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rakitin in Act 1, Part 1, where did he see Islayev earlier in the day?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) At the dam.
(c) In the library.
(d) Downtown.

2. According to Islayev, who "lacks [...] love for his job"?
(a) The German peasant.
(b) The American chimney sweep.
(c) The Russian peasant.
(d) Rakitin.

3. Which character says to Natalya, "Each of us is a closed book, that's true"?
(a) Katya.
(b) Rakitin.
(c) Kolya.
(d) Vera.

4. Who made Kolya a bow and arrows?
(a) Rakitin.
(b) Matvey.
(c) Islayev.
(d) Beliayev.

5. What game are the characters playing in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Poker.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Euchre.
(d) Spades.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many serfs does the girl in Shpigelski's story inherit from her aunt?

2. What is Schaaf carrying in Act 2, Part 1?

3. Who wins most of the hands of the game in Act 1, Part 1?

4. According to Shpigelski, "a doctor worth his salt is never" what?

5. To whom does Shpigelski prescribe "little white pills"?

(see the answer key)

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