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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What apprenticeship does Vanka work in?
(a) Blacksmithing.
(b) Law.
(c) Shoemaking.
(d) Pottery.

3. Of what does Sasha accuse the Shumins?
(a) They are too idle.
(b) They are too highbrow.
(c) They are too giving for their own good.
(d) They are too overworked.

4. Vasya and Mashenka's marriage can be described as __________.
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Abusive.
(c) Caring.
(d) Honest.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom does Vanka write to on Christmas Eve?

3. Why does Vasilisa have trouble writing a letter to her daughter?

4. What happens when the General is so angry with Cherviakov, he yells "Get out"?

5. What did Nikolai do for Ieronym when he was alive?

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