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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Boring Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is it about Mr. Gnekker that worries Nikolai Stepanych?
(a) That he may be a sponger.
(b) That he is a con artist.
(c) That he may be too rich for their blood.
(d) That he is not handsome enough for his Liza.

3. What does Yegor dislike about the village?
(a) The large population.
(b) The poverty.
(c) The arrogance.
(d) The noise.

4. What do Nevyrazimov and Paramon hear through the vents?
(a) Church bells and carriages.
(b) Children playing.
(c) Voices.
(d) A carriage crash.

5. On what holiday does Nevyrazimov volunteer to work on?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Good Friday.
(c) Easter.
(d) Passover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Grigoriev's punishment?

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

3. What is a panikhida?

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

5. What does Vanka remember about Christmastime?

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