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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Marya give the money she collects from her students?
(a) The school guardian.
(b) The watchman.
(c) The examiner.
(d) The principal.

2. What does Marya think mostly of in regards to her job?
(a) Exams.
(b) Her students well-being.
(c) How much money she will make.
(d) Getting the schoolboys to behave.

3. Why is it hard for the cart to get down the road around the time they meet Hanov?
(a) There is so much water.
(b) It has begun to snow.
(c) The road is full of holes.
(d) The roads are icy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Hanov say when Semyon tells him he does not need to ride around in inclement weather?

4. What season has not fully ended in "The Schoolmistress"?

5. What is another obstacle Semyon encounters along the road home?

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