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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 17 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Grigoriev steal a nut?
(a) To use as a sinker.
(b) He was dared to by a friend.
(c) To see if he could.
(d) For fun.

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

3. What does Vanka remember about Christmastime?
(a) An orange in his stocking one year.
(b) Decorating the tree with his parents.
(c) Getting the tree with his grandfather.
(d) Making cookies with the cooks in the master's house.

4. What causes Anyuta to cry?
(a) Anyuta wants to move out.
(b) Stepan yells at her for being stupid.
(c) Stepan wants to separate.
(d) The neighbor treats her badly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the celebration like after Modest Alexeich and Anya's wedding?

2. In "Peasant Woman", what does Dyudya enjoy about having visitors?

3. What kind of reputation is Pavel Ivanych proud of?

4. To whom does Vanka write to on Christmas Eve?

5. Why is Varka happy to fetch the firewood?

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