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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the one thing Olga Semyonovna from "The Darling" cannot live without?
(a) Money.
(b) Church.
(c) Children.
(d) Loving someone.

2. Why does the orchestra reluctantly call on Yakov to play with them?
(a) He takes over the spotlight.
(b) He asks for too much money.
(c) He is abusive.
(d) He is horrible at the fiddle.

3. How does Olga help Vladimir when he returns to her?
(a) She lets his family stay in the wing without pay.
(b) She gives him money.
(c) She helps him find a post.
(d) She gives him the house.

4. How long does Olga and Pustovalov's marriage last before he dies of illness?
(a) Three years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Six years.
(d) Three months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vanka remember about Christmastime?

2. According to the artist in "The House with the Mezzanine", what is the only thing worth living for?

3. In "In Exile", what does the Explainer advise the Tartar?

4. In "The House with the Mezzanine", the artist's lifestyle can be described as __________.

5. How does Nikolai Ivanych get his dream estate?

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