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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Olga is alone, what thoughts does she have?
(a) Her passions return to theater.
(b) Nothing.
(c) She becomes passionate about her garden.
(d) She becomes passionate about cooking.

2. The mood during the night Ivan Velikopolsky visits the widows in "The Student" is __________.
(a) Eerie.
(b) Heavy.
(c) Light.
(d) Merry.

3. Who helps Olga pass time when Pustovalov is away on business?
(a) The man who rents the wing.
(b) The old woman who set her up with Pustovalov.
(c) Her cook.
(d) Her gardener.

4. What does Varka do finally to get some sleep?
(a) Strangle the master and his wife.
(b) Strangle the baby.
(c) Pay the apprentice to watch the baby.
(d) Leave the house and sleep outside.

5. In "In Exile", what does the Explainer advise the Tartar?
(a) To stay by him for protection.
(b) To want nothing.
(c) To make friends quick.
(d) To sleep by the fire or he'll freeze.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Anyuta finish in order to get more tea and tobacco?

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

3. Why is Varka happy to fetch the firewood?

4. What do Olga and Kukin believe the public prefers?

5. How soon does Olga remarry when Kukin dies?

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