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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. Why does Andreich believe it is acceptable to call Maria by an insulting name?
(a) Because he is her father.
(b) Because God forgave her.
(c) Because she is a woman.
(d) Because other people call her that all the time.

2. What is Grigoriev's punishment?
(a) Convincing his village to stop taking nuts from the rail lines.
(b) A term of hard labor.
(c) Putting new nuts on the rail lines.
(d) A year of imprisonment.

3. In "The Fidget", Osip Dymov is __________.
(a) A celebrity.
(b) Socially insufferable.
(c) Ordinary.
(d) Theatrical.

4. What must Anyuta finish in order to get more tea and tobacco?
(a) Her embroidery.
(b) Her daily chores.
(c) Helping Stepan study.
(d) Knitting a hat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a panikhida?

3. What happens when the General is so angry with Cherviakov, he yells "Get out"?

4. What kind of reputation is Pavel Ivanych proud of?

5. What does the judge think of Grigoriev?

(see the answer key)

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