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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Korolev believe social change will occur?
(a) Later in his lifetime.
(b) Not for another hundred years.
(c) In the next generations.
(d) He is skeptical things will ever change in Russia.

2. How do Alekhin and Burkin view Ivan's story about Nikolai and the gooseberries?
(a) They see no point to the story.
(b) They agree with Ivan's lesson at the end of the story.
(c) They find it judgmental and pushy.
(d) They think it is beautiful.

3. Why is business bad for Bronze in "Rothschild's Fiddle"?
(a) Too many people are dying.
(b) Not enough people are dying.
(c) Everyone dies poor and wants cheap coffins.
(d) There is a recession.

4. What happens to Vassily Sergeich's family?
(a) The wife runs away and his daughter is ill.
(b) His wife dies of consumption and his daughter has severe pneumonia.
(c) His children die of consumption.
(d) They are left in Moscow while he is in exile in Siberia.

5. Whom does the factory benefit the most?
(a) Liza.
(b) Consumers.
(c) The factory workers.
(d) Christina Dmitrievna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Vasilisa's tears make Ivan happy?

2. What does the judge think of Grigoriev?

3. How is Lipa last seen?

4. Why does Vladimir leave Olga?

5. How does Nikifor die?

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