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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 Ivan Ivanych and Burkin call on Alekhin in "Gooseberries"?
(a) To see his maid Pelageya.
(b) To get cover from rain.
(c) For his stories.
(d) To ask for income.

2. What do Lyzhin and Starchenko wish for as they stand next to the dead body?
(a) For the beadle to go away.
(b) For the witnesses to return immediately.
(c) More time.
(d) To be back in Moscow.

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

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

5. What happens when the General is so angry with Cherviakov, he yells "Get out"?
(a) Cherviakov goes home and dies.
(b) Cherviakov becomes angry and takes back all his apologies.
(c) Cherviakov attempts to write a letter of apology to the General.
(d) Cherviakov vents to his wife at home.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "The Lady with the Little Dog", how does Gurov treat women?

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

5. What is Ivan Cherviakov watching when he sneezes on the man in front of him?

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