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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ivan Fyodorovich Shponka and His Aunt.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thoma say his grandfather never told in all his days?
(a) Lies.
(b) A truth.
(c) A joke.
(d) A bad story.

2. What does the devil steal?
(a) The clouds.
(b) The star.
(c) The moon.
(d) The sun.

3. Where does the devil hide when men come to visit Solokha?
(a) In a sack.
(b) Behind the curtain.
(c) Under a bed.
(d) In the basement.

4. What does Ivan's aunt want him to do?
(a) Organize his mother's funeral.
(b) Resign from the army.
(c) Pay for a doctor.
(d) Marry a rich women.

5. Why does the witch want to cause mischief between Valuka and Choub?
(a) She wants them to murder each other.
(b) She wants to marry Choub.
(c) She wants to gain more power in the town.
(d) She wants to steal Choub's money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter need as much as he needs last year's snow?

2. What does Solokha steal?

3. What color is Basavriuk as he sits on the stump?

4. Why does Katerina fear the sorcerers?

5. What is a cossack?

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