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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 parents.
(b) His wife.
(c) His children.
(d) His boss.

2. What is Grigoriev's punishment?
(a) A year of imprisonment.
(b) Putting new nuts on the rail lines.
(c) Convincing his village to stop taking nuts from the rail lines.
(d) A term of hard labor.

3. The university Stepanych works at can be described as __________.
(a) Dismal.
(b) Technologically advanced.
(c) Welcoming.
(d) A leader in medicine.

4. Why does Andreich believe it is acceptable to call Maria by an insulting name?
(a) Because he is her father.
(b) Because she is a woman.
(c) Because other people call her that all the time.
(d) Because God forgave her.

5. To whom does Vanka write to on Christmas Eve?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His old miss.
(d) His grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Stepanych, what does Pyotr lack to set the world on fire?

2. How does Stepanych feel about his life in the months before his death?

3. What makes Nevyrazimov feel better?

4. What does Stepanych think of Katya?

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

(see the answer key)

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