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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the celebration like after Modest Alexeich and Anya's wedding?
(a) The ball of the town.
(b) Frugal but the largest affair of the village.
(c) The nicest wedding reception Modest can afford.
(d) Close to non-existent.

2. What does the black monk tell Kovrin about his presence?
(a) He is as real to Kovrin as to everyone else in the gardens.
(b) He is there by Kovrin's imagination.
(c) He is always present whether Kovrin sees him or not.
(d) He is real but only to those that believe.

3. What is Stepan studying?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Russian literature.
(c) Art.
(d) Mathematics.

4. Whom does Varka see in her dreams?
(a) Melting candles.
(b) Her late parents.
(c) Singing lamps.
(d) Babies with wings.

5. What is Ivan Cherviakov watching when he sneezes on the man in front of him?
(a) A symphony.
(b) A circus show.
(c) A play.
(d) An opera.

6. In "Ward No. 6", who is Nikita?
(a) The hall porter.
(b) The caretaker.
(c) One of the patients of Ward No. 6.
(d) The assistant doctor.

7. How does Modest Andreich view his wife?
(a) She is there on a friend's advice, not because he wants a wife.
(b) He is in love with her innocence.
(c) She is there to advance his career.
(d) He is in love with her beauty.

8. What special gift did Nikolai have as a monk?
(a) Writing akathists.
(b) Writing sermons.
(c) Have a good rapport with everyone.
(d) Keeping the novices quiet and respectful.

9. What did Nikolai do for Ieronym when he was alive?
(a) Go through prayer sessions with him.
(b) Call out to Ieronym so he is not scared on the ferry at night.
(c) Sing him lullabies.
(d) Teach him how to write poems.

10. According to Stepanych, what does Pyotr lack to set the world on fire?
(a) Humbleness.
(b) Proper work ethics.
(c) Intellect.
(d) Creativity.

11. What does Yegor Semyonych in "The Black Monk" believe is the key to his orchard's success?
(a) The support of his daughter.
(b) Russia's climate.
(c) The people he hires.
(d) His love for it.

12. What is it about Mr. Gnekker that worries Nikolai Stepanych?
(a) That he is not handsome enough for his Liza.
(b) That he may be too rich for their blood.
(c) That he may be a sponger.
(d) That he is a con artist.

13. In "Peasant Woman", what does Dyudya enjoy about having visitors?
(a) His ability to help them in their travels.
(b) This is how he gets news about the world.
(c) Hearing their stories.
(d) He is lonely without travelers passing by.

14. What does Katya suggest to Stepanych?
(a) For him to leave his family.
(b) To go see a dentist.
(c) That he should get some open air at the Caucasus.
(d) For him to sponsor her pursuits in theater.

15. What causes Anyuta to cry?
(a) Stepan wants to separate.
(b) Stepan yells at her for being stupid.
(c) Anyuta wants to move out.
(d) The neighbor treats her badly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Vanka learn how to read and write?

2. What does Kovrin seem to hate the most?

3. Why do Vasilisa's tears make Ivan happy?

4. To whom does Stepanych compare himself during his youthful days of lecturing?

5. Why does the orchestra reluctantly call on Yakov to play with them?

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