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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 does Yegor dislike about the village?
(a) The poverty.
(b) The noise.
(c) The arrogance.
(d) The large population.

2. What special gift did Nikolai have as a monk?
(a) Writing sermons.
(b) Writing akathists.
(c) Keeping the novices quiet and respectful.
(d) Have a good rapport with everyone.

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

4. When the narrator arrives to the other side of the river, the place can be described as __________.
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Somber.
(c) Bustling.
(d) Languid.

5. Why does Osip leave Olga?
(a) He leaves her when she announces her love for Ryabovsky.
(b) Osip leaves because Olga is too dramatic.
(c) He pursues an academic career in Germany.
(d) He dies from diphtheria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ivan Cherviakov watching when he sneezes on the man in front of him?

2. What happens at Pelageya's cottage on Easter?

3. What feeling do Mashenka and Matvei have that brings them together?

4. What does Varka do finally to get some sleep?

5. What apprenticeship does Vanka work in?

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