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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, why did guests gather at the Zasyekins' lodge?

2. Who did Vladimir's father have an affair with?

3. Why does Maidanov not like Zinaida's idea for a poem?

4. How would Byelovzorov respond to the man in Zinadia's story?

5. In Chapter 14, who chases Zinaida on a horse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Argue what you believe to be the climax of Turgenev's book. State specific examples from the book to make your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Zinaida's character effects the lives of several other character's in the book. Other than Vladimir, choose two characters who life she effects and how. Provide detailed examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the character of Vladimir's father. Describe him in relation to Vladimir. How do the two characters relate to each other? Is one character needed to have a deeper appreciation of the other? Choose one other character Vladimir's father interacts with and explain how he influences that character.

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