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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 4 - 7 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time of day does "The Schoolmistress" take place?
(a) 12:00 p.m.
(b) 8:30 a.m.
(c) 8:30 p.m.
(d) 5 a.m.

2. What is one of the things Marya thinks about while riding back home?
(a) Exams.
(b) Her mother.
(c) What she will have for dinner.
(d) Writing her brother.

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

4. What is the Marya's last name?
(a) Vanguard.
(b) Vassilyevna.
(c) Visovsky.
(d) Villanova.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What work did Hanov do at Marya's school the year before "The Schoolmistress" takes place?

3. What does Marya recall Hanov's exam papers smelling like the year before?

4. How old was Marya when her parents died?

5. Who is Marya's cart driver in "The Schoolmistress"?

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