The Path Through the Cemetery

The action of the story takes place one winter night in a small European village.

• True

• False

Ivan was called "the Terrible" because he had a violent temper.

• True

• False

The villagers admired (respected) Ivan.

• True

• False

In calling Ivan "a pigeon," the lieutenant implied that Ivan was meek (quiet).

• True

• False

Ivan at first refused to accept the lieutenant's challenge.

• True

• False

Ivan agreed to drive the saber into the ground in front of the biggest tomb in the cemetery.

• True

• False

The purpose of the saber was to protect Ivan from danger.

• True

• False

No one in the saloon believed that Ivan would succeed in meeting the challenge.

• True

• False

Ivan drove the sword through the folds of his coat.

• True

• False

The conclusion of this story leads us to believe that Ivan died of fright.

• True

• False