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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Charlie is out with Selwyn, Frank calls on Mrs. Graham again to ask about whom?

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

3. How does Frank reply as Lisa enters the room with the two men and says in Russian, she did not plan to stay knowing he wants to talk with Charlie?

4. When Tvyordov relates he is thinking of working in England just long enough so he can retire to his home village, Frank responds how?

5. Following the concert, Selwyn instructs Charlie to stop to look at what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

How does Frank learn what it is that supposedly prompted Nellie to leave Moscow? What was her aim? What explanation does Frank offer as being the reason why he is unable to accept what he has been told induced Nellie to go? What is the possible elucidation Frank is offered?

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