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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 10 - 12 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Marya's driver say he heard of the recent murder in Moscow?
(a) A passenger told him earlier that day.
(b) Ivan Ionov's tavern.
(c) His cousin from Moscow wrote to him.
(d) He read it in the newspaper.

2. What did Ivan Ionvo do on his road so that nobody could pass?
(a) He had a gate built.
(b) He had to guards there.
(c) He dug a ditch around it.
(d) He had a group a guard dogs along the road.

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

4. What does Marya long to think of "which would never be" (8)?
(a) A visit with her brother.
(b) A nice date.
(c) A pay raise.
(d) Happiness.

5. Which worker is said to have received his position through influence?
(a) The principal.
(b) The school inspector.
(c) The Zemstvo.
(d) The watchman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Marya get a vivid picture of for the first time in 13 years while waiting for the train to pass?

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

3. What does Marya imagine she would do for Hanov if she was his sister or wife?

4. How many horses does Hanov have for his cart?

5. Whose job is it to light the stove on cold days at Marya's school?

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