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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Marya dream of at night?

3. What did Ivan Ionvo do on his road so that nobody could pass?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Marya and Semyon go when they stop at Nishneye Gorodistche and how is it described before they enter?

2. How is the inside of the tavern in Nizhneye Gorodistche described?

3. What does Marya think about when she smells alcohol on Hanov as they ride their carts?

4. What do Hanov and Semyon discuss after riding through a very wet road?

5. How does Marya feel about her role as schoolmistress?

6. What happens when Semyon hears a man swearing at the tavern?

7. How is Marya's school described on cold, winter mornings?

8. Describe what Marya would do in her class on days the Zemstvo or school guardian were present?

9. What does Marya collect money from her students to pay for?

10. What are three of the obstacles Semyon encounters on their journey despite trying to find the "driest and shortest way" (9)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a detailed analysis of tone in Chekhov 's “The Schoolmistress.” Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Chekhov's language style and word choice in "The Schoolmistress." What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing narrative voice in “The Schoolmistress.” Include thoughts on how the narrative voice of the story is effective in conveying the story’s themes.

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