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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Osip leave Olga?
(a) He dies from diphtheria.
(b) He pursues an academic career in Germany.
(c) Osip leaves because Olga is too dramatic.
(d) He leaves her when she announces her love for Ryabovsky.

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

4. Why is business bad for Bronze in "Rothschild's Fiddle"?
(a) Everyone dies poor and wants cheap coffins.
(b) There is a recession.
(c) Not enough people are dying.
(d) Too many people are dying.

5. When the narrator arrives to the other side of the river, the place can be described as __________.
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Bustling.
(c) Languid.
(d) Somber.

6. Why is the Tartar exiled in Siberia?
(a) For stealing chickens.
(b) For stealing horses.
(c) For beating his father.
(d) He refuses to join the military.

7. What is Olga Ivanovna's greatest talent?
(a) Singing.
(b) Painting.
(c) Acting.
(d) Acquainting with celebrities.

8. Due to what does Dr. Yefimych believe he is a doctor and the patients in Ward No. 6 are hospitalized?
(a) Karma.
(b) Chance.
(c) Social classes.
(d) Parentage.

9. The university Stepanych works at can be described as __________.
(a) A leader in medicine.
(b) Technologically advanced.
(c) Welcoming.
(d) Dismal.

10. To whom is Nevyrazimov writing a letter?
(a) His children.
(b) His wife.
(c) His parents.
(d) His boss.

11. What is Grigoriev's punishment?
(a) Convincing his village to stop taking nuts from the rail lines.
(b) A term of hard labor.
(c) A year of imprisonment.
(d) Putting new nuts on the rail lines.

12. What about Ryabovsky intrigues Olga?
(a) He is absolutely giving.
(b) He adds drama to her life.
(c) He is a genius in painting.
(d) She knows nothing about him and remains mysterious.

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

14. What kind of reputation is Pavel Ivanych proud of?
(a) Being insufferable.
(b) Being a womanizer.
(c) Being a philosopher.
(d) Being an honest man.

15. What does Vanka remember about Christmastime?
(a) An orange in his stocking one year.
(b) Decorating the tree with his parents.
(c) Getting the tree with his grandfather.
(d) Making cookies with the cooks in the master's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nikolai the porter's proficiency?

2. What must Anyuta finish in order to get more tea and tobacco?

3. What bond do Bronze and Rothschild have?

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

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

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