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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Korolev believe social change will occur?
(a) Later in his lifetime.
(b) He is skeptical things will ever change in Russia.
(c) In the next generations.
(d) Not for another hundred years.

3. What does Stepanych think of Katya?
(a) She is too foolish to make it in this world.
(b) She is too brash for men.
(c) She is innocent and naive.
(d) She is too timid to be in theater.

4. To whom is Nevyrazimov writing a letter?
(a) His wife.
(b) His children.
(c) His boss.
(d) His parents.

5. What about Ryabovsky intrigues Olga?
(a) He is absolutely giving.
(b) He adds drama to her life.
(c) He is a genius in painting.
(d) She knows nothing about him and remains mysterious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the General is so angry with Cherviakov, he yells "Get out"?

2. What is Belikov and Kovalenko's relationship like?

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

4. What oppressive feeling does Korolev feel as he walks around the factory buildings?

5. What is constantly on Nikolai Stepanych's mind?

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