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

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

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

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

5. What must Anyuta finish in order to get more tea and tobacco?
(a) Her daily chores.
(b) Knitting a hat.
(c) Her embroidery.
(d) Helping Stepan study.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nikolai the porter's proficiency?

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

3. The university Stepanych works at can be described as __________.

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

5. What is Grigoriev's punishment?

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