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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 to guards there.
(d) He had a gate built.

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

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

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

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

7. 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.

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

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

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

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

12. What does Marya think mostly of in regards to her job?
(a) How much money she will make.
(b) Exams.
(c) Her students well-being.
(d) Getting the schoolboys to behave.

13. Marya would stand the entire duration of class if who was present?
(a) The Zemstvo.
(b) The inspector.
(c) The principal.
(d) The schoolboys parents.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the driver tell Marya periodically when the cart is not riding very smoothly due to road or weather conditions?

2. What does Hanov say when Semyon tells him he does not need to ride around in inclement weather?

3. What is another obstacle Semyon encounters along the road home?

4. What does Marya drink at the tavern where she and Semyon stop?

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

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