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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Part 1, Rakitin states that Natalya is like what kind of animal?
(a) A cat.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A dog.
(d) A bear.

2. Who wins most of the hands of the game in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Rakitin.
(b) Natalya.
(c) Schaaf.
(d) Arkady.

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

4. According to Shpigelski, "a doctor worth his salt is never" what?
(a) Dead.
(b) Impatient.
(c) Ill.
(d) Irritable.

5. How much money does the loser owe the winner of the game in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) 150 kopecks.
(b) 20 kopecks.
(c) 70 kopecks.
(d) 40 kopecks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who initially brings up the possibility of Vera getting married?

3. Which character says to Natalya, "Each of us is a closed book, that's true"?

4. What was Dufour's country of origin?

5. Whom does Natalya accuse of being "mysterious"?

(see the answer key)

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