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

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the service for the patron saint of printing, Frank finds Tvyordor doing what?

2. Mrs. Graham disapproves of Lisa's presence in Frank's home and so many men impressed with her beauty, accusing all men of what?

3. What does Frank purchase Volodya as they walk away from the Defense Ministry?

4. Selwyn makes a philosophical comment to Frank in Chapter 26 about the two sides of man's nature, leading up to their discussing whom?

5. Selwyn takes Charlie to a concert to hear Scriabin play what instrument?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Between Chapters 9 and 10, the readers get a good view of the wife of the English chaplain. How does the author expose Mrs. Graham's interest in the matters of everyone within Moscow's English community? In what way does she reflect Mrs. Graham's level of honesty with Frank in their discussion about Miss Kinsman and her recommending her for the possible position as the Reid governess?

Essay Topic 2

What background regarding Nellie does the reader gain in Chapter 3? Where does Frank meet her? Describe her unique personality. How does she approach life? What are examples of this?

Essay Topic 3

During the course of the conversation Frank has with Dolly over her writing a letter to her mother, what does the reader learn that she thinks of Nellie? How does Dolly view Nellie's decision to get married and have children? What sort of way is that for a ten-year-old child to think? Does it seem unusual for Dolly?

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