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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Darling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Stepan studying?
(a) Russian literature.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Art.
(d) Mathematics.

2. Vasya and Mashenka's marriage can be described as __________.
(a) Abusive.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Honest.
(d) Caring.

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

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

5. Why is Christina Dmitrievna in charge of meeting the doctor?
(a) She is Liza's mother.
(b) She is the most outspoken.
(c) She is the only one who can speak Russian.
(d) She is assumed to be the most educated in the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Olga is alone, what thoughts does she have?

2. When the narrator arrives to the other side of the river, the place can be described as __________.

3. Whom does Varka see in her dreams?

4. Why do Vasilisa's tears make Ivan happy?

5. What do Stepanych and his wife discuss every morning?

(see the answer key)

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