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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 7-9 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the driver tell Marya periodically when the cart is not riding very smoothly due to road or weather conditions?
(a) Sit down.
(b) Hold on.
(c) Close your eyes.
(d) Stand up.

2. What was Marya's brother's occupation?
(a) Officer.
(b) Cart Driver.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Doctor.

3. Marya would stand the entire duration of class if who was present?
(a) The principal.
(b) The inspector.
(c) The schoolboys parents.
(d) The Zemstvo.

4. What work did Hanov do at Marya's school the year before "The Schoolmistress" takes place?
(a) He was a watchman.
(b) He was an examiner.
(c) He was the school principal.
(d) He was a teacher.

5. Who is Marya's cart driver in "The Schoolmistress"?
(a) The school watchman.
(b) Old Semyon.
(c) Old Seymour.
(d) Hanov.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is another obstacle Semyon encounters along the road home?

3. What happened when Marya went to the Zemstvo board to complain about another school worker?

4. Who does Hanov say he is going to visit when he sees Marya and her driver?

5. What is the only thing Marya has left from her past?

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