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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What adjective is used to describe the winter at the start of "The Schoolmistress"?

3. What is one of the things Marya thinks about while riding back home?

4. Where is Marya's family from?

5. Why did Marya and her brother stop writing to each other?

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