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

2. Where does Marya feel Hanov should move to rather than live in such a "God-forsaken, dreary place" (6)?
(a) America.
(b) Petersburg.
(c) France.
(d) Moscow.

3. What does Marya drink at the tavern where she and Semyon stop?
(a) Wine.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Tea.
(d) Vodka.

4. What does Marya imagine she would do for Hanov if she was his sister or wife?
(a) Cook him three meals a day.
(b) Mend his tattered clothing.
(c) Ban him from drinking.
(d) Devote her life to save him from ruin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one obstacle Semyon encounters along the road home?

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

3. What is another obstacle Semyon encounters along the road home?

4. What time of day does "The Schoolmistress" take place?

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

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