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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. Why does Vasilisa have trouble writing a letter to her daughter?
(a) Vasilisa has no news to write about.
(b) She is only doing it for her husband.
(c) There is too much to say.
(d) Vasilisa is angry with her daughter but does not want to show it.

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

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

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

5. In "The House with the Mezzanine", the artist's lifestyle can be described as __________.
(a) Caring.
(b) Busy.
(c) Productive.
(d) Idle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Zhenya discontinue seeing the artist?

2. What brings Anna back home to her husband?

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

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

5. What is Yefimya's relationship with her husband like?

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