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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Ukrainians call the Chief of the Gnomes?
(a) Viy.
(b) Tiz.
(c) Cossacks.
(d) Pukkas.

2. How does Ivan travel home?
(a) Horseback.
(b) Carriage.
(c) Walking.
(d) Train.

3. What is the most remarkable thing about the couple's house?
(a) The doors sing.
(b) The gnomes laugh.
(c) The window screech.
(d) The cups snigger.

4. Where does Danilo imprison Katerina's father?
(a) The parlor.
(b) The cellar.
(c) The library.
(d) The attic.

5. What is said that Peter's parents died from?
(a) The measles.
(b) The pest.
(c) Godless souls.
(d) Heartbreak.

6. What is the main thing the old couple grow on the farm?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Trees.
(c) Fruit.
(d) Corn.

7. What happens as Khoma prays at the witch's coffin?
(a) The witch disappears.
(b) The witch laughs.
(c) The witch grabs him.
(d) The witch rises to heaven.

8. What rank is Ivan promoted to after eleven years?
(a) Captain.
(b) Sub-lieutenant.
(c) Major.
(d) General.

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

10. What kind of animal is Pulkheria's favorite pet?
(a) A hamster.
(b) A cat.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A dog.

11. Why does Katerina fear the sorcerers?
(a) She is afraid they will turn her into a cloud.
(b) She is afraid they will kill her.
(c) She is afraid they will take away her child.
(d) She is afraid they want to impregnate her.

12. What does the old hag turn into after Khoma kills her?
(a) A pig.
(b) A beautiful girl.
(c) A child.
(d) A stone.

13. Who does most of the old couple's work on the farm?
(a) Their children.
(b) Serfs.
(c) Polacks.
(d) Elves.

14. Where does the devil keep the moon?
(a) In his shoe.
(b) Under his bed.
(c) In his pocket.
(d) In his basement.

15. What is Ivan Ivanovich's job?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Vet.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Cossack say he will do if Khoma does not return to his daughter's coffin?

2. How does the cat change when it returns home?

3. What does the devil want Valuka to teach him?

4. What was the name of Petro's brother?

5. Who appears at the wedding but quickly disappears?

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