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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Marya when her parents died?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

2. What does Marya think mostly of in regards to her job?
(a) Her students well-being.
(b) Getting the schoolboys to behave.
(c) Exams.
(d) How much money she will make.

3. What does the driver tell Marya periodically when the cart is not riding very smoothly due to road or weather conditions?
(a) Sit down.
(b) Hold on.
(c) Stand up.
(d) Close your eyes.

4. Where is Marya's family from?
(a) Rostov.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Samara.
(d) Saint Petersburg.

5. To whom does Marya give the money she collects from her students?
(a) The examiner.
(b) The watchman.
(c) The school guardian.
(d) The principal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Marya's last name?

2. Who is the author of "The Schoolmistress"?

3. What adjective is used to describe the winter at the start of "The Schoolmistress"?

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

5. What does the principal tell Marya when she tries to discuss her grievances about the watchman?

(see the answer key)

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