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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 often happened to people who chose to be schoolmistresses out of passion for the work?

2. Marya would stand the entire duration of class if who was present?

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

4. What does Marya imagine she would do for Hanov if she was his sister or wife?

5. Despite being young and handsome, Hanov is described as showing signs of what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 exploring the narrative arc in Chekhov ’s "The School Mistress." Using examples from the story, include the following elements of narrative arc: Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the author of “The Schoolmistress.” Who is he? What else has he written? How is “The Schoolmistress” similar or different from his previous works?

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