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

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

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

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

5. How old is Hanov?
(a) 40.
(b) 20.
(c) 55.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when the watchman hit the schoolboys?

2. What is the Marya's last name?

3. What does the principal tell Marya when she tries to discuss her grievances about the watchman?

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

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

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