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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what night at the dacha is Dolly awakened by the slight noise of a door opening?

2. Chapter 18 opens with Charlie admiring Moscow and viewing Frank's life as being out of what literary tale?

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

4. What does the individual Frank surprises say he is doing after hours?

5. Frank's goal is seeing the break-in investigation does not what?

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

It is interesting to see what transpires during the meal Kuriatin has invited Frank to have with him at Rusalochka's tearoom. What are the two apparent motives Kuriatin has for taking Frank out? What effect does the brief appearance of Selwyn, and his spurning Kuriatin's invitation to join the pair, have upon Kuriatin? What is the outcome of this event and its significance?

Essay Topic 3

What is the albatross of printing machinery that Frank inherits upon his father's death? Why is it a burden to Frank? How is he approaching the matter? What appears to be the outcome?

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