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

3. What does Marya drink at the tavern where she and Semyon stop?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Coffee.

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

5. What does the tavern Semyon and Marya stop at smell like?
(a) Fish and tobacco.
(b) Ale and sweat.
(c) Vodka, tobacco, and sheepskins.
(d) Sulphur and wine.

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

7. Why is it hard for the cart to get down the road around the time they meet Hanov?
(a) The road is full of holes.
(b) It has begun to snow.
(c) The roads are icy.
(d) There is so much water.

8. What did Marya collect money from her students to pay for?
(a) The watchman and wood for the fire.
(b) Lunch.
(c) Toys.
(d) Her salary.

9. 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) Her students do not like her.
(c) She is a good young lady.
(d) She is overpaid.

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

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

12. To whom does Marya give the money she collects from her students?
(a) The school guardian.
(b) The examiner.
(c) The principal.
(d) The watchman.

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

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

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