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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yakovlevich find in the middle of his bread?
(a) A map.
(b) A nose.
(c) A finger.
(d) A coin.

2. What is the name of the girl Ivanovich is in love with?
(a) Natassha.
(b) Nina.
(c) Janet.
(d) Sophie.

3. What does Ivan tell the courts that Nikiforovich intends to do to his property?
(a) Steal his carpets.
(b) Con him out of it.
(c) Break his windows.
(d) Set it alight.

4. Why does Ivanoch think he has much to offer?
(a) He is intelligent.
(b) He works hard.
(c) He has saved money.
(d) He is noble.

5. Who does the blond girl marry in this story?
(a) Schiller.
(b) Pirogev.
(c) Deepak.
(d) Piskarev.

6. Where do Nikiforovich and Ivanovich live?
(a) Tausane.
(b) Mirgorod.
(c) Perm.
(d) Kiev.

7. What does Ivan want to give his neighbor in exchange for the neighbor's gun?
(a) A goat.
(b) A brown sow.
(c) A pot of coffee.
(d) A bottle of vinegar.

8. Who asks Chartov to view the work of a young artist?
(a) The Oil People.
(b) The Landscapers.
(c) The Magic Circle.
(d) The Art Society.

9. Which character arrives home at 4 a.m.?
(a) The General.
(b) Phythagor's wife.
(c) Phythagor.
(d) Ivanova.

10. Who were the only town officials prior to the arrival of the soldiers?
(a) A lawyer and a doctor.
(b) A sheriff and a general.
(c) A judge and mayor.
(d) A sea captain and a dentist.

11. What does Kovalev use to hide the fact he has no nose?
(a) A mask.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) A pillow.
(d) A scarf.

12. What do the men say will happen to Ivanovich if he refers to himself as the King of Spain?
(a) They will crown him.
(b) They will kill him.
(c) They will beat him.
(d) They will throw a party for him.

13. Why is Kovalev angry when the clerk offers him snuff?
(a) He has no nose.
(b) He is a better class of man.
(c) He has no money.
(d) He is not a drug addict.

14. Who does Prirogov dream the young could have been?
(a) A grand lady.
(b) A match girl.
(c) A foxy lady.
(d) A prostitute.

15. Where does Pythagor hide?
(a) In his carriage.
(b) Behind the curtains.
(c) Under his bed.
(d) In his stables.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pythagor tell his wife to tell the general?

2. What is the name of the market where the art shop is located?

3. What is the name of the area in St. Petersburg where many poor and retired people live?

4. Why have the general and his friends arrived at Phythagor's house?

5. What event does the Police Chief arrange?

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