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

2. To whom does Stepanych compare himself during his youthful days of lecturing?
(a) A brain surgeon.
(b) A pianist.
(c) A violinist.
(d) An orchestra conductor.

3. What is the total number of time Cherviakov attempts to apologize to the General?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Once.

4. Why is business bad for Bronze in "Rothschild's Fiddle"?
(a) Everyone dies poor and wants cheap coffins.
(b) There is a recession.
(c) Not enough people are dying.
(d) Too many people are dying.

5. According to Stepanych, what does Pyotr lack to set the world on fire?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Proper work ethics.
(c) Humbleness.
(d) Intellect.

Short Answer Questions

1. In whom does Ieronym see his friend Nikolai?

2. What did Nikolai do for Ieronym when he was alive?

3. Why does Grigoriev steal a nut?

4. What happens at Pelageya's cottage on Easter?

5. What does Katya suggest to Stepanych?

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