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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of "The Schoolmistress"?
(a) Leo Tolstoy.
(b) Fyodor Dostoevsky.
(c) Anton Chekhov.
(d) Ivan Turgenev.

2. What is the only thing Marya has left from her past?
(a) Her mother's old wedding ring.
(b) An old faded picture of her mother.
(c) Her father's boots.
(d) Her father's I.D. card.

3. How many horses does Hanov have for his cart?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

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

5. What does the principal tell Marya when she tries to discuss her grievances about the watchman?
(a) He cannot find anyone else to do the job.
(b) He plans to fire him.
(c) He is too busy.
(d) He tells her she is being foolish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Marya's last name?

2. How old is Hanov?

3. Which worker is said to have received his position through influence?

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

5. What season has not fully ended in "The Schoolmistress"?

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