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

2. What does the principal tell Marya when she tries to discuss her grievances about the watchman?
(a) He is too busy.
(b) He tells her she is being foolish.
(c) He plans to fire him.
(d) He cannot find anyone else to do the job.

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

4. What do some people think is an appropriate monthly pay for a schoolmistress?
(a) 105 rubles.
(b) 25 rubles.
(c) 55 rubles.
(d) 5 rubles.

5. What does Marya dream of at night?
(a) Getting married and traveling.
(b) Examinations, peasants, and snowdrifts.
(c) Her mother, father, and brother.
(d) Marrying Hanov and having children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose job is it to light the stove on cold days at Marya's school?

2. What was Marya's brother's occupation?

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

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

5. What does Hanov call Semyon when they discuss the road conditions?

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