Viy — Questions and answers

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In Nikolai Gogol's 'Viy', which of the three students from Kiev was a philosopher?

Choices

  1. Khoma Brut ✓
  2. Khaliava
  3. Tiberius Gorobets
  4. The sun

Answer: Khoma Brut

From page 1

Where did the old woman house Khoma Brut for the night?

Choices

  1. In the main hut with the theologian
  2. In the rhetorician's room
  3. In her own room
  4. In an empty sheep-pen ✓

Answer: In an empty sheep-pen

From page 2

What did Khoma Brut do after striking the old woman and seeing her transformed?

Choices

  1. He fled without looking back until he reached Kiev ✓
  2. He returned to the farmstead to confront the old woman
  3. He waited for the other students to arrive
  4. He tried to help the transformed woman

Answer: He fled without looking back until he reached Kiev

From page 3

Why did the Rector's deputy summon Khoma Brut a few days after his return to the seminary?

Choices

  1. Khoma was needed to teach a new class
  2. A rich Cossack captain's daughter was dying and had asked for Khoma by name ✓
  3. Khoma was to be expelled for leaving the main road
  4. The Rector wanted to hear about Khoma's adventures

Answer: A rich Cossack captain's daughter was dying and had asked for Khoma by name

From page 4

What was the Cossack captain's daughter's condition when Khoma Brut arrived at the estate?

Choices

  1. She was already dead ✓
  2. She was recovering from an injury
  3. She was gravely ill but still alive
  4. She was waiting to speak with Khoma

Answer: She was already dead

From page 5

What did Khoma Brut draw around himself in the church for protection on the first night?

Choices

  1. A cross with holy water
  2. A line of salt
  3. A barrier of candles
  4. A large circle with chalk ✓

Answer: A large circle with chalk

From page 6

What did Khoma Brut do during the day after the first night in the church?

Choices

  1. He drank at the village tavern ✓
  2. He slept in the church
  3. He tried to find the Sotnik
  4. He prayed for guidance

Answer: He drank at the village tavern

From page 7

In Nikolai Gogol's 'Viy', what protected Khoma Brut from monstrous shapes and shadows inside the church on the second night?

Choices

  1. The approaching dawn
  2. Khoma's prayer and the circle he drew ✓
  3. The locked oak door of the church
  4. The light from the candles

Answer: Khoma's prayer and the circle he drew

From page 8

What happened when Viy's eyelids were lifted and he saw Khoma Brut?

Choices

  1. Viy became frightened and fled the church
  2. Viy immediately fell asleep again
  3. Viy pointed at Khoma, and the horde turned towards him ✓
  4. Viy offered Khoma protection from the monsters

Answer: Viy pointed at Khoma, and the horde turned towards him

From page 9

What was Khaliava's final verdict on why Khoma Brut perished?

Choices

  1. He was too curious for his own good
  2. He was not strong enough to fight the witch
  3. He should have stayed on the main road
  4. He perished because he was afraid ✓

Answer: He perished because he was afraid

From page 10