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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Medical Case", what is Korolev's impression of the countryside?
(a) It is dead.
(b) It is peaceful and quiet.
(c) It is boring.
(d) It is archaic.

2. What does Anna Sergeevna fear when she starts relations with Gurov?
(a) That she will be judged a sinner.
(b) Her husband will find out.
(c) He will no longer respect her.
(d) The town will talk about her.

3. How does Nikolai Ivanych get his dream estate?
(a) Inheritance.
(b) He surreptitiously steals from his workplace a little at a time over years.
(c) Through savings and marrying a widow.
(d) By borrowing from Ivan Ivanych.

4. In "The House with the Mezzanine", the artist's lifestyle can be described as __________.
(a) Busy.
(b) Idle.
(c) Productive.
(d) Caring.

5. How long has it been since Bishop Pyotr last saw his mother?
(a) Nine months.
(b) Nine years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Fifteen years.

6. What is Yefimya's relationship with her husband like?
(a) She fears him.
(b) She loves him dearly.
(c) It is very formal and arranged.
(d) He loves her more than she can return.

7. What is so different about Anna from the other women Gurov usually meets?
(a) Anna is young and inexperienced.
(b) Anna is older than usual.
(c) Anna is from the countryside.
(d) Anna is plainer looking.

8. Why does Zhenya discontinue seeing the artist?
(a) The artist moves away.
(b) Lida disapproves.
(c) Her mother disapproves.
(d) Zhenya is too busy with politics.

9. In "The Lady with the Little Dog", how does Gurov treat women?
(a) He tries not to be around them.
(b) As equals.
(c) Selfishly.
(d) With utmost respect.

10. When Olga is alone, what thoughts does she have?
(a) She becomes passionate about cooking.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Her passions return to theater.
(d) She becomes passionate about her garden.

11. What does Katya ask of Bishop Pyotr?
(a) To give a special sermon.
(b) To help her family.
(c) To help Marya.
(d) To hold her.

12. In "The Bishop", what day does Bishop Pyotr unexpectedly sees his mother?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) The Eve of Palm Sunday.
(c) The first day of Lent.
(d) Easter night.

13. How soon does Olga remarry when Kukin dies?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) Three years.

14. How does the coroner end up at von Taunitz's?
(a) The coroner wanders to the first warm house he sees.
(b) The von Taunitzs are old friends of his.
(c) Von Taunitz condemns Starchenko for not inviting him.
(d) The beadle makes connections for him.

15. Whose idea is it to give Grigory's land to Nikifor in a will?
(a) Grigory's.
(b) Varvara's.
(c) Lipa's.
(d) Anisim's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Katya's reaction to Pyotr's title as bishop?

2. How does Korolev's arrival and departure from the factory differ?

3. To what does Korolev equate the factory?

4. In "At Christmastime", whom does Vasilisa ask to help her write a letter to her daughter?

5. Whom does Marya bring with her to visit Bishop Pyotr?

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