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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Semyon say to the man who begins swearing at the tavern?
(a) He swears back.
(b) He reminds him there is a lady in the tavern.
(c) He tells him to stop drinking.
(d) He tells him to leave.

2. What time of day does "The Schoolmistress" take place?
(a) 8:30 a.m.
(b) 8:30 p.m.
(c) 12:00 p.m.
(d) 5 a.m.

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

4. Why do people like Marya have little time to think of their work?
(a) They are too busy dealing with parents.
(b) They have too many unnecessary meetings.
(c) They are too busy thinking of how they are going to pay for necessities or deal with illness.
(d) They have too many papers to grade.

5. Who is Marya's cart driver in "The Schoolmistress"?
(a) Old Semyon.
(b) The school watchman.
(c) Hanov.
(d) Old Seymour.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What items has Hanov given to the school?

4. What did Ivan Ionvo do on his road so that nobody could pass?

5. What happened when the watchman hit the schoolboys?

(see the answer key)

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