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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is General Brizzhalov's first reaction to Cherviakov?
(a) He accepts the apology amiably with a smile.
(b) He wants Cherviakov to let him be.
(c) He is appalled but Cherviakov's rudeness.
(d) He is furious with Cherviakov.

2. Dr. Yefimych lacks what as a doctor?
(a) Money.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Clinical background.
(d) Management skills.

3. 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.

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

5. What do Ieronym and the passenger see so beautiful in the sky as they cross the river?
(a) Wisps of clouds.
(b) Fireworks.
(c) A full moon.
(d) A crescent moon.

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

7. How does Vanka learn how to read and write?
(a) By the master's wife.
(b) From his old miss Olga.
(c) In secret from his grandfather.
(d) From another apprentice.

8. What does it take for Olga to get over Ryabovsky?
(a) Olga gets to know him and is bored.
(b) Ryabovsky is denied an art show.
(c) Osip becomes famous.
(d) Seeing Ryabovsky with another woman.

9. What is Nikolai the porter's proficiency?
(a) University news.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) The latest in medicine.
(d) Mathematics.

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

11. What do Nevyrazimov and Paramon hear through the vents?
(a) Church bells and carriages.
(b) A carriage crash.
(c) Children playing.
(d) Voices.

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

13. What does Kovrin seem to hate the most?
(a) Being different.
(b) The hallucinations.
(c) His inability to love fairly.
(d) A state of mediocrity.

14. What consolation does Yegor give to Pelageya when he leaves her?
(a) A kiss.
(b) A ruble.
(c) A loaf of bread.
(d) The grouse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anya do for her family when she gains access to money?

2. What is the total number of time Cherviakov attempts to apologize to the General?

3. In "In Exile", what does the Explainer advise the Tartar?

4. Why is the Tartar exiled in Siberia?

5. What is the celebration like after Modest Alexeich and Anya's wedding?

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