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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 11 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vanka learn how to read and write?
(a) From another apprentice.
(b) From his old miss Olga.
(c) In secret from his grandfather.
(d) By the master's wife.

2. What causes Pavel Ivanych in "Gusev" to be more irritable than usual?
(a) When the air becomes too humid.
(b) When there is not enough to drink.
(c) When the ship tosses.
(d) When the card players get too rowdy.

3. What do Nevyrazimov and Paramon hear through the vents?
(a) Church bells and carriages.
(b) A carriage crash.
(c) Children playing.
(d) Voices.

4. What is Olga Ivanovna's greatest talent?
(a) Acting.
(b) Painting.
(c) Singing.
(d) Acquainting with celebrities.

5. Why is Varka happy to fetch the firewood?
(a) It gets her away from the mistress of the house.
(b) She wants to be outside.
(c) She is cold.
(d) Activity makes her less sleepy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feeling does Gusev have before he dies?

2. In "The Fidget", Osip Dymov is __________.

3. What special gift did Nikolai have as a monk?

4. What is constantly on Nikolai Stepanych's mind?

5. What is the total number of time Cherviakov attempts to apologize to the General?

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