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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Marya's driver say he heard of the recent murder in Moscow?
(a) Ivan Ionov's tavern.
(b) His cousin from Moscow wrote to him.
(c) He read it in the newspaper.
(d) A passenger told him earlier that day.

2. Who does Marya's driver say he recently heard was killed in Moscow?
(a) Dmitry, the Prime Minister.
(b) Oleg, the Minister of Education
(c) Ivan, the Governor.
(d) Alexeyev, the Mayor of Moscow.

3. Which worker at Marya's school has she tried to have dismissed for two years?
(a) The principal.
(b) The inspector.
(c) The watchman.
(d) Another teacher.

4. 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.

5. How many years has Marya been a schoolmistress?
(a) 13.
(b) 20.
(c) 5.
(d) 31.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some things Marya thinks about after daydreaming about being Hanov's wife?

2. What does Marya imagine she would do for Hanov if she was his sister or wife?

3. Who does Hanov say he is going to visit when he sees Marya and her driver?

4. Why do people like Marya have little time to think of their work?

5. In what town does Semyon stop at a tavern with Marya?

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