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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, pgs. 580 - 644.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What deadline does the Countess give Alexander?
(a) To graduate from school.
(b) To Russianize the South.
(c) To impose reforms.
(d) To marry Tatiana.

2. What does Ivan tell his parents he wants to be?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A monk.
(c) A warrior.
(d) A prince.

3. Who is Madame Adelaide de Ronville?
(a) Alexander's tutor.
(b) Alexander's mistress.
(c) Alexander's mother.
(d) Alexander's friend.

4. What is Boris hoping for?
(a) Relief forces to lift the siege.
(b) Forgiveness before he dies.
(c) Assistance from his brother's family.
(d) A favor from a Tsar.

5. Where does Yanka go to live with Purgas?
(a) The Steppe.
(b) Scandinavia.
(c) The Ukraine.
(d) The Black Lands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ivan Mazeppa?

2. Who does Stephen say will help the peasants?

3. What is the marriage between Alexander and Tatiana like at first?

4. Why are peasants leaving Boris' estate?

5. What village is at the heart of the novel?

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