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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Marya become a school mistress?
(a) She felt she had no other options.
(b) She loved teaching.
(c) She loved school aged children.
(d) It paid really well.

2. What does the tavern Semyon and Marya stop at smell like?
(a) Vodka, tobacco, and sheepskins.
(b) Fish and tobacco.
(c) Sulphur and wine.
(d) Ale and sweat.

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

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

5. The story describe Marya's life as aging her, "making her ugly, angular, and awkward, as though she were made of" (8) what?
(a) Copper.
(b) Wood.
(c) Rubber.
(d) Lead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Marya's last name?

2. Where does Marya's driver say he heard of the recent murder in Moscow?

3. What does Marya smell on Hanov as he nears the cart?

4. How old is Hanov?

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

(see the answer key)

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