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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Semyon call a "pig-headed fellow" (11)?
(a) The watchman.
(b) Bakvist.
(c) Hanov.
(d) The school principal.

2. 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 cart has tipped over in front of them.
(c) A train is passing.
(d) Their horse has become too tired to go any further.

3. Who does Hanov say he is going to visit when he sees Marya and her driver?
(a) Bakvist.
(b) Brice.
(c) Bastien.
(d) Boris.

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

5. With whom does Hanov live?
(a) Nobody.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His wife.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strong feeling does Marya have as she imagines her family and life in Moscow?

2. What is the Marya's last name?

3. What does Marya think it would be terrible for her to do?

4. In what town does Semyon stop at a tavern with Marya?

5. What often happened to people who chose to be schoolmistresses out of passion for the work?

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