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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 the orchestra reluctantly call on Yakov to play with them?
(a) He asks for too much money.
(b) He is abusive.
(c) He takes over the spotlight.
(d) He is horrible at the fiddle.

2. What does Katya suggest to Stepanych?
(a) That he should get some open air at the Caucasus.
(b) For him to leave his family.
(c) For him to sponsor her pursuits in theater.
(d) To go see a dentist.

3. What is General Brizzhalov's first reaction to Cherviakov?
(a) He accepts the apology amiably with a smile.
(b) He is appalled but Cherviakov's rudeness.
(c) He is furious with Cherviakov.
(d) He wants Cherviakov to let him be.

4. How does Vanka learn how to read and write?
(a) From his old miss Olga.
(b) From another apprentice.
(c) In secret from his grandfather.
(d) By the master's wife.

5. Why is the Tartar exiled in Siberia?
(a) For beating his father.
(b) For stealing horses.
(c) For stealing chickens.
(d) He refuses to join the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Anyuta to cry?

2. What does Yegor Semyonych in "The Black Monk" believe is the key to his orchard's success?

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

4. What does the judge think of Grigoriev?

5. The mood during the night Ivan Velikopolsky visits the widows in "The Student" is __________.

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