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

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

3. What items has Hanov given to the school?
(a) Textbooks.
(b) Slates.
(c) Pencils.
(d) Globes.

4. 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.

5. With whom does Hanov live?
(a) His wife.
(b) Nobody.
(c) His father.
(d) His aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month does "The Schoolmistress" take place?

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

3. What do some people say about Hanov?

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

5. Where does Marya feel Hanov should move to rather than live in such a "God-forsaken, dreary place" (6)?

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