1 How old is Vanka at the time depicted in the story? Six years old Fifteen years old Twelve years old Nine years old 2 What is the name of Vanka's master in Moscow? Alyakhin Platonov Zhukov Zhivarev 3 When does Vanka write his letter? During the afternoon, when he is taking a break for lunch In the morning, when his master gives him a few minutes to eat alone At night, when his master and the other members of the household are at church At dawn, when the rest of his master's household is just waking up 4 At what time of year does the story take place? Easter The Summer Solstice All Saint's Day Christmastime 5 What trade is Vanka, as an apprentice, pursuing? Butcher Carpenter Shoemaker Office clerk 6 What is the name of Vanka's grandfather? Pavel Konstantinovich Konstantin Pavlovich Makar Konstantinovich Konstantin Makarich 7 What is the trade or employment of Vanka's grandfather? Carpenter Cook Shoemaker Night watchman 8 How can the personality of Vanka's grandfather best be described? Jesting and good-natured Sullen and hardworking Scholarly and reserved Sensitive and despondent 9 What dog, in addition to Eel, normally accompanies Vanaka's grandfather? Agafya Kashtanka Alyona Margarita 10 How can Eel the dog best be described? Affectionate and clumsy Cunning and resilient Anxious and spiteful Shy and fragile 11 What does Vanka's grandfather give his dogs? Vodka Soup Snuff Candy 12 Of the following, which group or person does NOT mistreat Vanka? The other apprentices Vanka's master The wife of Vanka's master The Moscow shopkeepers 13 What is Vanka scolded for doing incorrectly? Polishing a floor Cutting a herring Greeting a dinner guest Spelling his master's name 14 What does Vanka's diet consist of during his time as an apprentice? Tea and radishes Carrots and wafers Fish and cabbage Gruel and bread 15 What does Vanka claim that he will do for his grandfather if he is allowed to return? He will buy his grandfather new dogs. He will build his grandfather a better house. He will pray for and protect his grandfather. He will study hard and go to a university. 16 Why does Vanka not run away from his apprenticeship? It is cold and he has no boots. He is afraid that the police will catch him. He has seen another apprentice try to run away and fail to do so. It is snowing and his eyesight is poor. 17 In describing Moscow in his letter, what does Vanka focus on? The goods and provisions available in the shops The street performers who gather near the churches The beautiful dresses of the women in the parks The large and powerful horses that pull the carriages 18 What does Vanka remember doing with his grandfather? Training his grandfather's dogs Cooking a big pot of stew Going to church at Easter Chopping down a Christmas tree 19 What is the name of Vanka's mother? Pelageya Sonya Varvara Masha 20 On the basis of the story, who are Vanka's living relatives? His grandfather only His grandfather and mother His grandfather and a few aunts His grandfather and grandmother 21 What was the job performed by Vanka's mother? Midwife Shopkeeper Traveling dancer Servant at a "big house" on an estate 22 Who is Miss Olga Ignatyevna? A woman who works in a shop and helps Vanka to post his letter A woman who works in the kitchen and is friendly with Vanka's grandfather A woman from the upper-class family that Vanka's own family served A woman who regularly visits the shop where Vanka is an apprentice 23 What did Olga Ignatyevna teach Vanka to do? Read and write Shoot a rifle Ride a horse Memorize poetry 24 What event is connected to Vanka's departure from his home village? The death of his other siblings The death of his grandmother The death of Olga Ignatyevna The death of his mother 25 Which of the following is NOT one of Vanka's complaints about life as an apprentice? Filthiness Loneliness Beatings Hunger
