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

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

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) It is good exercise for the horse.
(d) He did not know the roads would be so bad.

4. What are some things Marya thinks about after daydreaming about being Hanov's wife?
(a) Baking cake.
(b) Curling up with a good book by the fire.
(c) Bringing cookies to the watchmen.
(d) Exams and her pupils.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Marya's last name?

2. What items has Hanov given to the school?

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

4. What often happened to people who chose to be schoolmistresses out of passion for the work?

5. What does the man at the tavern say after saying he knows who Marya is?

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