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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. From what book does Rakitin read aloud?
(a) The Count of Monte Cristo.
(b) A Christmas Carol.
(c) The Three Musketeers.
(d) Jane Eyre.

2. What does Vera suggest that Beliayev call her?
(a) Veronica.
(b) Vera Natalyova.
(c) Verochka.
(d) Verushka.

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

4. According to Islayev, what object is "like a miniature tornado"?
(a) The ceiling fan.
(b) The conveyor belt.
(c) The kitchen whisk.
(d) The winnowing fan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About whom does Shpigelski tell a story in Act 1, Part 2?

2. Who is Schaaf's partner in the card game?

3. Who enters at the beginning of Act 1, Part 3?

4. Whose illness did Shpigelski intend to treat in Act 1, Part 3?

5. What does Natalya primarily want for Kolya?

(see the answer key)

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