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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What expression does Marfa, Bronze's wife, have as she is dying?
(a) Pain.
(b) Pity and sorrow.
(c) Serenity and joy.
(d) Guilt.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Velikopolsky's version of the Twelve Gospels, what does Peter do?

3. What does the black monk tell Kovrin about his presence?

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

5. Why is Varka happy to fetch the firewood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Grigoriev believe the magistrate when he says taking nuts will derail the train?

2. Compare Nikolai Stepanych's (A Boring Story) public name to the real person.

3. What stops Nevyrazimov from moving up in the world?

4. How does Cherviakov's wife not help his situation with the General?

5. Why does Katya leave to the Caucasus?

6. Describe Maria's upbringing under Andreich. What is Andreich's role in her life?

7. Modest Alexeich admonishes Anya and her family about how a "man must have his responsibilities!" Between Modest, Anya, and her family, who shows responsibilities best?

8. How does Ieronym invite the narrator of "Easter Night" to ask about Ieronym's sorrows? How does he hint at his current sorrow?

9. What makes akathists so difficult?

10. What causes Father Grigory to be so angry with Andreich?

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