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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what month does "The Schoolmistress" take place?
(a) February.
(b) July.
(c) April.
(d) December.

3. Despite being young and handsome, Hanov is described as showing signs of what?
(a) Poor vision.
(b) Decay.
(c) Alzheimers.
(d) Osteoporosis.

4. What adjective is used to describe the winter at the start of "The Schoolmistress"?
(a) Special.
(b) Spirited.
(c) Spiteful.
(d) Spontaneous.

5. What happened when the watchman hit the schoolboys?
(a) Nobody paid any attention.
(b) A schoolboys father hit him.
(c) He was fired.
(d) The schoolboys attacked him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What items has Hanov given to the school?

2. What does Semyon say to the man who begins swearing at the tavern?

3. Where does Marya's driver say he heard of the recent murder in Moscow?

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

5. How old was Marya when her parents died?

(see the answer key)

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