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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another obstacle Semyon encounters along the road home?
(a) There is a toll they cannot pay on one road.
(b) They cannot pass one road because it belongs to a priest.
(c) Marya does not want Semyon to go by Hanov's house.
(d) The horse thought the tree roots were snakes and would not go any further.

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

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

4. What does Marya think it would be terrible for her to do?
(a) Quit her job.
(b) Losing her home.
(c) Visit her parents.
(d) Fall in love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many horses does Hanov have for his cart?

2. What does Marya long to think of "which would never be" (8)?

3. What does Marya recall Hanov's exam papers smelling like the year before?

4. What buildings in Vyazovye can Marya see just as the town comes into view?

5. How far does Hanov drive to visit Bakvist?

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