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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 is another obstacle Semyon encounters along the road home?
(a) They cannot pass one road because it belongs to a priest.
(b) There is a toll they cannot pay on one road.
(c) The horse thought the tree roots were snakes and would not go any further.
(d) Marya does not want Semyon to go by Hanov's house.

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

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

4. What does Hanov say when Semyon tells him he does not need to ride around in inclement weather?
(a) He did not know the roads would be so bad.
(b) He gets bored at home.
(c) He has to get his sick aunt.
(d) It is good exercise for the horse.

5. What does Marya often return home from school with after a long day?
(a) Piles of papers to grade.
(b) Nausea.
(c) Headache and heartburn.
(d) Ear ache.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Marya think it would be terrible for her to do?

3. The story describe Marya's life as aging her, "making her ugly, angular, and awkward, as though she were made of" (8) what?

4. Why is it hard for the cart to get down the road around the time they meet Hanov?

5. Which worker is said to have received his position through influence?

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