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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. Why do Vasilisa's tears make Ivan happy?
(a) He sees a connection between the past and present.
(b) He hates her.
(c) They are tears of joy.
(d) They are tears of relief.

2. What arrangement do Gurov and Anna make to continue seeing each other?
(a) She will see him in Moscow.
(b) They are to meet in Yalta every Sunday.
(c) He is to come every other month by the pier.
(d) He is to "tutor" her in French.

3. What is the root of poverty in Anya's family?
(a) Her father's physical disability.
(b) Her mother's death.
(c) Her brother's irresponsible ways.
(d) Pyotr's alcoholism.

4. How do Alekhin and Burkin view Ivan's story about Nikolai and the gooseberries?
(a) They agree with Ivan's lesson at the end of the story.
(b) They find it judgmental and pushy.
(c) They think it is beautiful.
(d) They see no point to the story.

5. What is Dr. Yefimych's true passion?
(a) Horticulture.
(b) Anatomy and physiology.
(c) Theology.
(d) Literature.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Yegor describe himself?

3. What do Kovalenko and Varenka do that appalls Belikov?

4. Vasya and Mashenka's marriage can be described as __________.

5. In "The Fidget", Osip Dymov is __________.

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