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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sleepy by Anton Chekhov.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the lady passing by a year prior to the story, "A Living Relic" give to Lukerya?
(a) Medicine for sleeplessness.
(b) A red scarf.
(c) Lotion for dry skin.
(d) A book on suffering.

2. What do editors say that Ivan Ivanovich's stories lack when he brings them to their offices?
(a) Salt.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Coherence.
(d) Humor.

3. What is the occupation of Varka's master?
(a) Clothesmender.
(b) Baker.
(c) Cobbler.
(d) Stationmaster.

4. Why does Major Kovalyov go to the newspaper office?
(a) To get a subscription.
(b) To get a job.
(c) To see if his nose has reported him missing.
(d) To put out an advertisement for his lost nose.

5. Why does Ivan Ivanovich surmise that coffins become so heavy?
(a) The amount of sentimental items.
(b) The satin lining.
(c) The type of wood used.
(d) Inertia of the body.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does the police officer who brings Major Kovalyov's nose back to him, say he has to go when he is offered a cup of tea?

2. When the guests come to the house, in "Sleepy" what is Varka asked to run and get from the store?

3. Who does Lukerya say has great patience when Pyotr Petrovich compliments her on her own patience?

4. What are Pyotr Petrovich and his friend hunting for?

5. Where does Major Kovalyov confront his lost nose?

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