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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 7-9 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what town does Semyon stop at a tavern with Marya?
(a) Moscow.
(b) Nishneye Gorodisthce.
(c) Vyazovye.
(d) Petersburg.

2. What does the man at the tavern say after saying he knows who Marya is?
(a) The watchman says she is a bad teacher.
(b) Her students do not like her.
(c) She is overpaid.
(d) She is a good young lady.

3. What is one of the things Marya thinks about while riding back home?
(a) Writing her brother.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Exams.
(d) What she will have for dinner.

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

5. What does Hanov call Semyon when they discuss the road conditions?
(a) Papa.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Old Man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does "The Schoolmistress" take place?

2. Marya would stand the entire duration of class if who was present?

3. Who is Marya's cart driver in "The Schoolmistress"?

4. What does Marya dream of at night?

5. What does Marya think mostly of in regards to her job?

(see the answer key)

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