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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose job is it to light the stove on cold days at Marya's school?
(a) The watchman.
(b) Marya.
(c) The schoolboys.
(d) The principal.

2. What are the wagons outside the tavern where Semyon stops filled with?
(a) Ale.
(b) Sulphuric acid.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Flour.

3. What does Hanov call Semyon when they discuss the road conditions?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Papa.
(c) Old Man.
(d) Uncle.

4. The story describe Marya's life as aging her, "making her ugly, angular, and awkward, as though she were made of" (8) what?
(a) Rubber.
(b) Wood.
(c) Lead.
(d) Copper.

5. What did Ivan Ionvo do on his road so that nobody could pass?
(a) He had a group a guard dogs along the road.
(b) He had a gate built.
(c) He dug a ditch around it.
(d) He had to guards there.

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

7. What does Marya long to think of "which would never be" (8)?
(a) A visit with her brother.
(b) A nice date.
(c) Happiness.
(d) A pay raise.

8. Despite being young and handsome, Hanov is described as showing signs of what?
(a) Decay.
(b) Alzheimers.
(c) Poor vision.
(d) Osteoporosis.

9. What does Marya imagine she would do for Hanov if she was his sister or wife?
(a) Ban him from drinking.
(b) Cook him three meals a day.
(c) Devote her life to save him from ruin.
(d) Mend his tattered clothing.

10. What does the driver tell Marya periodically when the cart is not riding very smoothly due to road or weather conditions?
(a) Stand up.
(b) Hold on.
(c) Sit down.
(d) Close your eyes.

11. What does the man at the tavern say after saying he knows who Marya is?
(a) The watchman says she is a bad teacher.
(b) She is overpaid.
(c) Her students do not like her.
(d) She is a good young lady.

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

13. What often happened to people who chose to be schoolmistresses out of passion for the work?
(a) They were quickly promoted.
(b) They gave up the work pretty quickly.
(c) They won awards.
(d) They were praised by parents.

14. Why do people like Marya have little time to think of their work?
(a) They have too many unnecessary meetings.
(b) They have too many papers to grade.
(c) They are too busy dealing with parents.
(d) They are too busy thinking of how they are going to pay for necessities or deal with illness.

15. What does Semyon say to the man who begins swearing at the tavern?
(a) He swears back.
(b) He tells him to stop drinking.
(c) He reminds him there is a lady in the tavern.
(d) He tells him to leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Marya think mostly of in regards to her job?

3. Why is it hard for the cart to get down the road around the time they meet Hanov?

4. What is one obstacle Semyon encounters along the road home?

5. Why did Marya become a school mistress?

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