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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. Marya would stand the entire duration of class if who was present?
2. Whose job is it to light the stove on cold days at Marya's school?
3. What does Marya imagine she would do for Hanov if she was his sister or wife?
4. What does Marya dream of at night?
5. To whom does Marya give the money she collects from her students?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Hanov and Semyon discuss after riding through a very wet road?
2. What does Marya think about when she smells alcohol on Hanov as they ride their carts?
3. How is Marya's school described on cold, winter mornings?
4. Where do Marya and Semyon go when they stop at Nishneye Gorodistche and how is it described before they enter?
5. What happens when Semyon hears a man swearing at the tavern?
6. How is the inside of the tavern in Nizhneye Gorodistche described?
7. What does Marya collect money from her students to pay for?
8. Describe what Marya would do in her class on days the Zemstvo or school guardian were present?
9. What are three of the obstacles Semyon encounters on their journey despite trying to find the "driest and shortest way" (9)?
10. How does Marya feel about her role as schoolmistress?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay describing the imagery used in “The Schoolmistress.” Describe examples of imagery in the text and identify possible meanings.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay analyzing the narrative structure of "The Schoolmistress." What effect does this have on the story and the reader? Use direct examples from the story to support your analysis.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay discussing the setting and time period of “The Schoolmistress.” In what ways does the time period and setting impact your understanding of the story as well as the themes?
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