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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In the Ravine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Ivan Ivanych and Burkin call on Alekhin in "Gooseberries"?
(a) To see his maid Pelageya.
(b) For his stories.
(c) To ask for income.
(d) To get cover from rain.

2. What is on Varvara's mind when Anisim unexpectedly returns home?
(a) She wishes Aksinya married him instead.
(b) He is such a handsome fellow.
(c) He should find a new job.
(d) He should get married.

3. What do Kovalenko and Varenka do that appalls Belikov?
(a) Dance in the street.
(b) Sing in the classroom.
(c) Ride bicycles.
(d) Wear sandals in the rain.

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

5. How does the coroner end up at von Taunitz's?
(a) The coroner wanders to the first warm house he sees.
(b) The von Taunitzs are old friends of his.
(c) The beadle makes connections for him.
(d) Von Taunitz condemns Starchenko for not inviting him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How soon does Olga remarry when Kukin dies?

2. What is Dr. Yefimych's true passion?

3. What do Olga and Kukin believe the public prefers?

4. How does Nikifor die?

5. What does Yegor dislike about the village?

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