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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Stepanych, what does Pyotr lack to set the world on fire?
(a) Intellect.
(b) Proper work ethics.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Humbleness.

2. Why do the women in town get excited about Belikov's life?
(a) Belikov inherits a fortune.
(b) Belikov is promoted to a privy councilor.
(c) They want to arrange a marriage for him.
(d) One of the daughters falls in love with Belikov.

3. The university Stepanych works at can be described as __________.
(a) Welcoming.
(b) Dismal.
(c) Technologically advanced.
(d) A leader in medicine.

4. What is so different about Anna from the other women Gurov usually meets?
(a) Anna is plainer looking.
(b) Anna is young and inexperienced.
(c) Anna is from the countryside.
(d) Anna is older than usual.

5. What does Katya suggest to Stepanych?
(a) For him to sponsor her pursuits in theater.
(b) To go see a dentist.
(c) For him to leave his family.
(d) That he should get some open air at the Caucasus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is strange about Belikov in "The Man in a Case"?

2. Why does Vasilisa have trouble writing a letter to her daughter?

3. What is the ordinary conversation between Mikhail and Katya?

4. Where do Dmitri Gurov and the lady with the dog first meet?

5. What arrangement do Gurov and Anna make to continue seeing each other?

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