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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. What is Yefimya's relationship with her husband like?
(a) She fears him.
(b) She loves him dearly.
(c) He loves her more than she can return.
(d) It is very formal and arranged.

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. What do Kovalenko and Varenka do that appalls Belikov?
(a) Sing in the classroom.
(b) Ride bicycles.
(c) Wear sandals in the rain.
(d) Dance in the street.

4. Where does Dmitri Gurov look to meet Anna in S.?
(a) At the museums.
(b) Opening night at the theater.
(c) Outside her bedroom window.
(d) By the pier.

5. According to the artist in "The House with the Mezzanine", what is the only thing worth living for?
(a) Spiritual activity.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Love.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Katya suggest to Stepanych?

2. What embitters Nikolai Stepanych about his children?

3. What is Nikolai the porter's proficiency?

4. Why does Zhenya discontinue seeing the artist?

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

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