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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. What kind of reputation is Pavel Ivanych proud of?
(a) Being an honest man.
(b) Being insufferable.
(c) Being a philosopher.
(d) Being a womanizer.

2. What is a panikhida?
(a) A celebration of the living.
(b) A type of bread.
(c) A formal apology to God.
(d) A commemorative prayer for the dead.

3. To whom is Nevyrazimov writing a letter?
(a) His children.
(b) His wife.
(c) His parents.
(d) His boss.

4. How does Yegor describe himself?
(a) Stoic.
(b) As a free spirit.
(c) A man of wisdom.
(d) Humble.

5. Why does Grigoriev steal a nut?
(a) He was dared to by a friend.
(b) For fun.
(c) To use as a sinker.
(d) To see if he could.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Vasya and Mashenka's marriage can be described as __________.

3. In "Peasant Woman", what does Dyudya enjoy about having visitors?

4. What does Yegor dislike about the village?

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

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