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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 does the man at the tavern say after saying he knows who Marya is?
(a) She is overpaid.
(b) She is a good young lady.
(c) The watchman says she is a bad teacher.
(d) Her students do not like her.

2. 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 did not know the roads would be so bad.
(c) He gets bored at home.
(d) It is good exercise for the horse.

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

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

5. What did Marya collect money from her students to pay for?
(a) Lunch.
(b) The watchman and wood for the fire.
(c) Toys.
(d) Her salary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Marya's brother's occupation?

2. What is the only thing Marya has left from her past?

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

4. Marya would stand the entire duration of class if who was present?

5. What did Ivan Ionvo do on his road so that nobody could pass?

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