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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 10 - 12 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do some people think Marya does with the money she collects from her students?
(a) Keeps it for herself.
(b) Buys firewood.
(c) Gives it to the watchman.
(d) Buys food for the schoolboys.

2. Who does Marya get a vivid picture of for the first time in 13 years while waiting for the train to pass?
(a) Herself.
(b) Her best friend.
(c) Her parents and brother.
(d) Her husband.

3. What does Semyon tell Marya they had tried to build in Nizhneye Gorodistche?
(a) A school.
(b) A hospital.
(c) An inn.
(d) A new tavern.

4. Whose job is it to light the stove on cold days at Marya's school?
(a) The watchman.
(b) Marya.
(c) The schoolboys.
(d) The principal.

5. What does the principal tell Marya when she tries to discuss her grievances about the watchman?
(a) He plans to fire him.
(b) He cannot find anyone else to do the job.
(c) He is too busy.
(d) He tells her she is being foolish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marya think mostly of in regards to her job?

2. What time of day does "The Schoolmistress" take place?

3. Who does Semyon call a "pig-headed fellow" (11)?

4. What do some people say about Hanov?

5. What are some things Marya thinks about after daydreaming about being Hanov's wife?

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