Literature Quiz on Anton Chekhov's Story

Where does this story take place?

• France

• Russia

• Germany

• Italy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which best describes Ivan and Masha Dmitritch's financial position at the start of the text?

• They are in debt.

• They have everything that they need.

• They are wealthy.

• They are struggling.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the name of Ivan's wife?

• Anna

• Maria

• Masha

• Olga

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who is Anton Chekhov?

• A painter

• A musician

• The author

• A scientist

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which statement best expresses a theme in this text?

• Money buys happiness.

• Money doesn't buy happiness.

• Happiness is guaranteed with wealth.

• Wealth is the key to success.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is the final conclusion of the story?

• Money solves all problems.

• Just the thought of money can bring out the worst in people.

• Wealth leads to peace.

• Happiness is found in riches.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does "skepticism" mean?

• Trust

• Doubt or disbelief

• Acceptance

• Certainty

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "begrudge" mean?

• To give willingly

• To give reluctantly

• To take eagerly

• To refuse

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which best expresses how the lottery ticket affects Ivan's opinion of his wife?

• He becomes more loving.

• He becomes resentful of her and finds her unattractive.

• He appreciates her more.

• He feels indifferent.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3