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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 10 - 12 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Semyon and Marya forced to wait just as Vyazovye comes into view and they are close to home?
(a) Officers are checking IDs.
(b) A train is passing.
(c) Their horse has become too tired to go any further.
(d) A cart has tipped over in front of them.

2. How old is Hanov?
(a) 55.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 20.

3. What items of Marya's are soaked after they are forced to ride the cart through water?
(a) Milk carton and bread.
(b) Sugar and flour.
(c) Bread and eggs.
(d) Rice and barley.

4. Who does Marya think she sees on the passing train before she gets to Vyazovye?
(a) The watchman.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Hanov.
(d) The Zemstvo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do people like Marya have little time to think of their work?

2. What do some people think Marya does with the money she collects from her students?

3. What does Marya drink at the tavern where she and Semyon stop?

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

5. Which worker is said to have received his position through influence?

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