The Blizzard — Questions and answers

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What was the initial objection of Gavrila Gavrilovich and his wife to their daughter Marya's relationship with Vladimir?

Choices

  1. Vladimir was a poor army ensign. ✓
  2. Vladimir was already married to another woman.
  3. Vladimir was from a rival family.
  4. Vladimir was too old for Marya.

Answer: Vladimir was a poor army ensign.

From page 1

What was the weather condition that began to develop as Marya prepared to elope with Vladimir?

Choices

  1. A heavy fog.
  2. A blizzard. ✓
  3. A strong thunderstorm.
  4. A gentle rain.

Answer: A blizzard.

From page 2

What happened to Vladimir shortly after he set out on horseback to meet Marya?

Choices

  1. He was attacked by bandits.
  2. He decided to turn back home.
  3. His horse became lame.
  4. He became lost in a blizzard. ✓

Answer: He became lost in a blizzard.

From page 4

What was Marya's reaction when the man who married her at Zhadrino church kissed her cheek?

Choices

  1. She remained silent and composed.
  2. She fainted from joy.
  3. She cried out, realizing it was not Vladimir. ✓
  4. She embraced him warmly.

Answer: She cried out, realizing it was not Vladimir.

From page 5

What news did Marya's family receive about Vladimir after they sent him their consent for marriage?

Choices

  1. He had been mortally wounded at Borodino. ✓
  2. He was returning home to marry Marya.
  3. He had been promoted in the army.
  4. He had married another woman.

Answer: He had been mortally wounded at Borodino.

From page 6

What was Marya's financial status after her father, Gavrila Gavrilovich, died?

Choices

  1. She became a great heiress. ✓
  2. She lost all her family's wealth.
  3. She had to work to support herself.
  4. She was left with considerable debt.

Answer: She became a great heiress.

From page 7

What reason did Burmin give Marya for not being able to ask for her hand in marriage?

Choices

  1. He was leaving the district soon.
  2. He did not love her enough.
  3. He was already married. ✓
  4. He was too poor to marry her.

Answer: He was already married.

From page 9

What was the name of the village where Marya and Burmin were unknowingly married years earlier?

Choices

  1. Nenaradovo.
  2. Zhadrino. ✓
  3. Tula.
  4. Borodino.

Answer: Zhadrino.

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