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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 Belikov and Kovalenko's relationship like?
(a) They have mutual respect for one another.
(b) Kovalenko dislikes Belikov.
(c) Belikov dislikes Kovalenko.
(d) They each think the other is brutish.

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

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

4. Why do Ivan Ivanych and Burkin call on Alekhin in "Gooseberries"?
(a) To see his maid Pelageya.
(b) To get cover from rain.
(c) To ask for income.
(d) For his stories.

5. What is most important to Lida Volchaninova?
(a) Providing for her mother and sister.
(b) Getting married.
(c) Having children.
(d) Local politics and helping the needy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Ivan Ivanych and his brother Nikolai different?

2. What do Yegor and Vasilisa's son-in-law have in common?

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

4. What does Anna Sergeevna fear when she starts relations with Gurov?

5. According to the artist in "The House with the Mezzanine", what is the only thing worth living for?

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