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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 says that talking to Rakitin is like "making lace"?
(a) Natalya.
(b) Shpigelski.
(c) Katya.
(d) Liza.

2. How long has Beliayev lived in Natalya's household?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) Five months.
(d) A year.

3. What did Beliayev pursue by climbing a tree?
(a) A bird.
(b) A squirrel.
(c) A kite.
(d) A fly baseball.

4. Whom had Rakitin been visiting before coming to Natalya's house?
(a) Shpigelski.
(b) The Verenitsins.
(c) Bolshintsov.
(d) The Krinitsins.

5. Rakitin states that he is "like wax in your hands" to whom?
(a) Islayev.
(b) Beliayev.
(c) Natalya.
(d) Katya.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which name below is the name of one of the suitors in Shpigelski's story in Act 1, Part 2?

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

4. What is one of Shpigelski's vices?

5. What is Katya picking in Act 2, Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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