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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. To whom does Stepanych compare himself during his youthful days of lecturing?
(a) An orchestra conductor.
(b) A brain surgeon.
(c) A pianist.
(d) A violinist.

2. Whom does Varka see in her dreams?
(a) Singing lamps.
(b) Babies with wings.
(c) Melting candles.
(d) Her late parents.

3. What feeling do Mashenka and Matvei have that brings them together?
(a) Love.
(b) Lust.
(c) A want of revenge.
(d) Boredom.

4. The condition of Stepan and Anyuta's room can be described as __________.
(a) Sparse.
(b) Meticulously clean.
(c) Messy.
(d) Averagely boring.

5. What is the ordinary conversation between Mikhail and Katya?
(a) Stepanych's health.
(b) The latest in medicine.
(c) Ill gossip about people.
(d) Praises for the theater.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Anyuta help Stepan's studies?

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

3. What embitters Nikolai Stepanych about his children?

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

5. Why does Andreich believe it is acceptable to call Maria by an insulting name?

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