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

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

3. What empowers Anya in her marriage?
(a) The remembrance of her late mother's strength.
(b) Her charm with the officials' wives.
(c) Her charm with high officials.
(d) His Excellency's wife.

4. What does Yegor dislike about the village?
(a) The noise.
(b) The arrogance.
(c) The large population.
(d) The poverty.

5. In "The House with the Mezzanine", the artist's lifestyle can be described as __________.
(a) Productive.
(b) Idle.
(c) Busy.
(d) Caring.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Stepanych feel about his life in the months before his death?

2. The condition of Stepan and Anyuta's room can be described as __________.

3. What do Nevyrazimov and Paramon hear through the vents?

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

5. What kind of reputation is Pavel Ivanych proud of?

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