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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Nose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ivan Ivanovich live?
(a) Perm.
(b) Kiev.
(c) Mirgorod.
(d) Agafya.

2. What is the name of the bridge from which Ivan drops the nose?
(a) St. George's Bridge.
(b) St. Francis's Bridge.
(c) St. Clement's Bridge.
(d) St. Issac's Bridge.

3. Why does Ivan's aunt say she can longer take care of the family estate?
(a) She is too ill.
(b) She is getting married.
(c) She is bored.
(d) She wants to travel.

4. What is the name of the main character in this story?
(a) Ivan.
(b) Vytrebenki.
(c) Grigory.
(d) Vasilisa.

5. Where does Ivan meet Grigory?
(a) An inn.
(b) A grocers.
(c) A church.
(d) A bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kovalev angry when the clerk offers him snuff?

2. Which word best describes Ivan's aunt's personality?

3. What does Ivan join at the age of 17?

4. Why does Ivan not want to marry Grigor's sister?

5. What rank is Ivan promoted to after eleven years?

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