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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Hanov say when Semyon tells him he does not need to ride around in inclement weather?
(a) He has to get his sick aunt.
(b) He gets bored at home.
(c) He did not know the roads would be so bad.
(d) It is good exercise for the horse.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month does "The Schoolmistress" take place?

2. Which worker at Marya's school has she tried to have dismissed for two years?

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

4. What items has Hanov given to the school?

5. Where is Marya's family from?

(see the answer key)

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