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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. In "The Lady with the Little Dog", how does Gurov treat women?
(a) As equals.
(b) He tries not to be around them.
(c) With utmost respect.
(d) Selfishly.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Alekhin and Burkin view Ivan's story about Nikolai and the gooseberries?

2. Why do the women in town get excited about Belikov's life?

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

4. What embitters Nikolai Stepanych about his children?

5. What do Stepanych and his wife discuss every morning?

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