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

2. Why did Marya and her brother stop writing to each other?
(a) They got into an argument with each other.
(b) Marya stopped replying to her brother.
(c) Marya lost her brother's address.
(d) Her brother stopped replying to her letters.

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

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

5. Why did Marya become a school mistress?
(a) She felt she had no other options.
(b) It paid really well.
(c) She loved school aged children.
(d) She loved teaching.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the driver tell Marya periodically when the cart is not riding very smoothly due to road or weather conditions?

2. What are some things Marya thinks about after daydreaming about being Hanov's wife?

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

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

5. What is one of the things Marya thinks about while riding back home?

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