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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 season has not fully ended in "The Schoolmistress"?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

2. Marya would stand the entire duration of class if who was present?
(a) The principal.
(b) The Zemstvo.
(c) The inspector.
(d) The schoolboys parents.

3. 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.

4. What does Hanov call Semyon when they discuss the road conditions?
(a) Papa.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Old Man.

5. What does Marya smell on Hanov as he nears the cart?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marya dream of at night?

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

3. Despite being young and handsome, Hanov is described as showing signs of what?

4. Where is Marya's family from?

5. What work did Hanov do at Marya's school the year before "The Schoolmistress" takes place?

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