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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. What does Yegor Semyonych in "The Black Monk" believe is the key to his orchard's success?
(a) His love for it.
(b) The support of his daughter.
(c) The people he hires.
(d) Russia's climate.

2. What does Yegor dislike about the village?
(a) The arrogance.
(b) The poverty.
(c) The large population.
(d) The noise.

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

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

5. What causes Pavel Ivanych in "Gusev" to be more irritable than usual?
(a) When the air becomes too humid.
(b) When the card players get too rowdy.
(c) When there is not enough to drink.
(d) When the ship tosses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bond do Bronze and Rothschild have?

2. Dr. Yefimych lacks what as a doctor?

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

4. Why is the Tartar exiled in Siberia?

5. What makes Nevyrazimov feel better?

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