Eugene Onegin | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. What does Eugene Onegin think about as he travels to his ailing uncle's bedside?

How boring tending his uncle will be.

2. What can be said of Eugene Onegin's father?

He was irresponsible with money.

3. Which of the following personages best describes Onegin?

A witty and eloquent dandy who dances well.

4. What can be said of Onegin's education?

It was just enough for him to pass as well educated.

5. What was Eugene Onegin especially good at as a young man?

Seducing women.

6. On a typical day, the young Eugene Onegin would....

Sleep late and walk around town until dinner.

7. On a typical day, the young Eugene Onegin would....

Have a gourmet dinner with another well known man about town.

8. On a typical day, the young Eugene Onegin would....

Make a brief appearance at a ballet to look for women...
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