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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 14 through 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the General is so angry with Cherviakov, he yells "Get out"?
(a) Cherviakov goes home and dies.
(b) Cherviakov vents to his wife at home.
(c) Cherviakov attempts to write a letter of apology to the General.
(d) Cherviakov becomes angry and takes back all his apologies.

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

3. What is the ordinary conversation between Mikhail and Katya?
(a) Stepanych's health.
(b) Ill gossip about people.
(c) The latest in medicine.
(d) Praises for the theater.

4. In "In Exile", what does the Explainer advise the Tartar?
(a) To make friends quick.
(b) To want nothing.
(c) To stay by him for protection.
(d) To sleep by the fire or he'll freeze.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yegor dislike about the village?

2. What insulting word does Andreich call his daughter Maria?

3. Whom does Varka see in her dreams?

4. What happens to Vassily Sergeich's family?

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

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