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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Frank says he thinks Volodya did not intend to kill him during the burglary, Volodya first replies how?

2. At tea at Selwyn's with Charlie, Dolly suddenly states, "Uncle Charlie wants to take us back with him to Norbury," and also adds what?

3. What does Frank tell the individual he finds in the shop to do?

4. Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bernov, Frank's new cost accountant, offers ideas that would increase profitability, but that would what?

5. What favorite expression of Nellie's arises in Chapter 17 that Frank does not like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Dolly ask of her father the day before Charlie arrives? What are Frank's reply and his reason given? What does it turn out is the true motivation for denying the children? What information does Frank obtain upon meeting Charlie?

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

Talking with Selwyn in Chapter 20, Charlie notes that Dolly is adept in the kitchen. Selwyn replies that if adult women and men live simply, doing tasks as the need arises, their children will soon seek to join in. Why does Charlie make the comment about Dolly initially? Following Selwyn's response, why is it Charlie then asks if he thought Nellie lived simply? Why does Selwyn offer no reply?

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