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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. To whom does Stepanych compare himself during his youthful days of lecturing?
(a) A violinist.
(b) An orchestra conductor.
(c) A pianist.
(d) A brain surgeon.

2. What is Nikolai the porter's proficiency?
(a) The latest in medicine.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) University news.

3. What do Yegor and Vasilisa's son-in-law have in common?
(a) They are both revolutionists.
(b) They were both soldiers.
(c) They came from Petersburg.
(d) They are both doorkeepers.

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

5. How are Ivan Ivanych and his brother Nikolai different?
(a) Ivan is a townsman while Nikolai is a country man.
(b) Ivan is frugal while Nikolai likes to spend his money.
(c) Nikolai loves the town while Ivan prefers the country.
(d) Ivan values spirituality more than Nikolai.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Belikov and Kovalenko's relationship like?

3. Why haven't Vasilisa and her husband received any word from Yefimya?

4. What is it about Mr. Gnekker that worries Nikolai Stepanych?

5. Why do Ivan Ivanych and Burkin call on Alekhin in "Gooseberries"?

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