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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Marya's family from?
(a) Rostov.
(b) Saint Petersburg.
(c) Samara.
(d) Moscow.

2. What does Marya think it would be terrible for her to do?
(a) Quit her job.
(b) Fall in love.
(c) Visit her parents.
(d) Losing her home.

3. Where does Marya feel Hanov should move to rather than live in such a "God-forsaken, dreary place" (6)?
(a) Petersburg.
(b) Moscow.
(c) America.
(d) France.

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

5. The story describe Marya's life as aging her, "making her ugly, angular, and awkward, as though she were made of" (8) what?
(a) Rubber.
(b) Copper.
(c) Lead.
(d) Wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Hanov live?

2. What does the principal tell Marya when she tries to discuss her grievances about the watchman?

3. Who does Marya's driver say he recently heard was killed in Moscow?

4. Who is the author of "The Schoolmistress"?

5. What does Hanov call Semyon when they discuss the road conditions?

(see the answer key)

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