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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Ballad of Timothy Touchett".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For which of the following does Marya Borevna queue while Pushkin queues on her behalf?
(a) Plums.
(b) Dates.
(c) Figs.
(d) Apricots.

2. Which of the following authors’ signatures does Touchett demur from forging?
(a) Roth.
(b) Mailer.
(c) Udpkie.
(d) Bellow.

3. Which of the following writers does Touchett idolize?
(a) Hemingway.
(b) Hansberry.
(c) Wright.
(d) Steinbeck.

4. Of what is Pennybrook’s desk constructed?
(a) Mahogany.
(b) Teak.
(c) Maple.
(d) Oak.

5. Under what article of the Criminal Code does the NKVD convict intellectuals of counterrevolutionary activities?
(a) 47.
(b) 58.
(c) 80.
(d) 69.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what October day do Pushkin and Irina arrive in Moscow?

2. Which of the following author’s signatures does Touchett copy idly?

3. In what Moscow district do Irina and Pushkin initially take up residence?

4. Which of the following writers does Touchett idolize?

5. How is Pushkin initially rewarded for queuing up for others?

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