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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. Who plans to be Natalya's partner in "educating" Beliayev?
(a) Shpigelski.
(b) Liza.
(c) Rakitin.
(d) Islayev.

2. For what does Kolya request some glue?
(a) A toy car.
(b) A stamp collection.
(c) A slingshot.
(d) A kite.

3. According to Schaaf, what is the "thief of time"?
(a) Procrastination.
(b) Homework.
(c) Work.
(d) Mowing the lawn.

4. Which name below is the name of one of the suitors in Shpigelski's story in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Perekuzov.
(b) Tolstoy.
(c) Goethe.
(d) Karamazov.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Shpigelski, what is bothering Natalya in addition to her nerves?

2. In Act 2, Part 1, who reports having burst into tears unexpectedly?

3. How many sisters does Beliayev have?

4. Who is searching for a tutor in Moscow for Kolya?

5. Rakitin states that he is "like wax in your hands" to whom?

(see the answer key)

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