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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 7 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What insulting word does Andreich call his daughter Maria?
(a) A slut.
(b) A whore.
(c) A harlot.
(d) A philosopher.

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

4. Why is Varka happy to fetch the firewood?
(a) Activity makes her less sleepy.
(b) It gets her away from the mistress of the house.
(c) She wants to be outside.
(d) She is cold.

5. What did Nikolai do for Ieronym when he was alive?
(a) Teach him how to write poems.
(b) Sing him lullabies.
(c) Go through prayer sessions with him.
(d) Call out to Ieronym so he is not scared on the ferry at night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Ieronym and the passenger see so beautiful in the sky as they cross the river?

2. How does Anyuta help Stepan's studies?

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

4. What consolation does Yegor give to Pelageya when he leaves her?

5. Whom does Varka see in her dreams?

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