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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 Semyon say to the man who begins swearing at the tavern?
(a) He tells him to leave.
(b) He tells him to stop drinking.
(c) He reminds him there is a lady in the tavern.
(d) He swears back.

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

3. What is one of the things Marya thinks about while riding back home?
(a) What she will have for dinner.
(b) Exams.
(c) Writing her brother.
(d) Her mother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Marya often return home from school with after a long day?

3. What happened when Marya went to the Zemstvo board to complain about another school worker?

4. Where does Marya's driver say he heard of the recent murder in Moscow?

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

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