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

2. Which worker at Marya's school has she tried to have dismissed for two years?
(a) The principal.
(b) The inspector.
(c) Another teacher.
(d) The watchman.

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

4. What do some people say about Hanov?
(a) He is lazy.
(b) He is a heavy drinker.
(c) He is a womanizer.
(d) He is a town nuisance.

5. What happened when Marya went to the Zemstvo board to complain about another school worker?
(a) They laughed at her.
(b) They said they would look into it.
(c) The worker was fired immediately.
(d) Nobody was there.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Marya's brother's occupation?

3. What items has Hanov given to the school?

4. How old is Hanov?

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

(see the answer key)

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