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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is constantly on Nikolai Stepanych's mind?
(a) Dying.
(b) How he needs smarter students.
(c) His lack of tenure at the university.
(d) Liza and Mr. Gnekker.

3. What is a panikhida?
(a) A celebration of the living.
(b) A type of bread.
(c) A commemorative prayer for the dead.
(d) A formal apology to God.

4. According to Stepanych, what does Pyotr lack to set the world on fire?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Humbleness.
(c) Proper work ethics.
(d) Intellect.

5. What is Stepan studying?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Russian literature.
(c) Art.
(d) Medicine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Anyuta to cry?

2. What is the ordinary conversation between Mikhail and Katya?

3. To whom does Stepanych compare himself during his youthful days of lecturing?

4. In whom does Ieronym see his friend Nikolai?

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

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