THE QUEEN OF SPADES By Alexander Pushkin

What is the primary reason why Herman initially pursues a relationship with Lisaveta Ivanovna?

• He genuinely falls in love with her

• He desires her assistance in obtaining money from the Countess

• He wants to impress his friends

• He is intrigued by her social status

Why does Tomsky warn Lisaveta about Herman?

• He suspects Herman of criminal activities

• He believes Herman is only interested in her for financial gain

• He thinks Herman is spying on her

• He believes Herman is a romantic rival

What does Herman do after receiving the secret of the three winning cards?

• He immediately begins using them to gamble

• He decides to resign his commission and move to Paris

• He becomes consumed by thoughts of using the cards to his advantage

• He shares the secret with his closest friends

What ultimately happens to Herman after he wins with the first two cards?

• He becomes a respected member of society

• He loses his mind

• He leaves the country to avoid trouble

• He repents and seeks forgiveness

What is Tchekalinsky's occupation?

• He is a banker

• He is a government official

• He is a gambler

• He is a club owner

How does Herman come to possess the secret of the three winning cards?

• He overhears a conversation between the Countess and her confidante

• He blackmails the Countess into revealing it

• He bribes a servant to obtain the information

• He encounters the Countess's ghost who imparts the secret to him

Why does Herman ultimately fail when using the third card, the queen of spades?

• He becomes too greedy and makes a mistake

• The Countess's ghost interferes with his plans

• Tchekalinsky cheats him out of his winnings

• He forgets the rules for using the card

What is the reaction of the other gamblers when Herman makes his large initial bets at the club?

• They are impressed by his boldness

• They mock him for his recklessness

• They suspect him of cheating

• They become fearful and suspicious

How does Lisaveta react when Herman reveals to her the events surrounding the Countess's death?

• She is horrified and blames herself

• She is relieved that the secret is finally out

• She is indifferent and shows no emotion

• She is skeptical and refuses to believe him

What is the significance of Herman's constant repetition of "The tray, seven, ace! The tray, seven, queen!"?

• It symbolizes his descent into madness

• It represents his determination to win at any cost

• It serves as a reminder of his past mistakes

• It signifies his obsession with the secret of the winning cards