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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stage of development does Pogorevshikh believe is a necessary for Russia's political development?
(a) Anarchy.
(b) Feudalism.
(c) Communism.
(d) Socialism.

2. What is Ivan's profession?
(a) He is an artist.
(b) He is an author.
(c) He is a dancer.
(d) he is a musician.

3. What does Commissar Strelnikov believe everyone must do during the Russian Civil War?
(a) People should use their rations wisely.
(b) Everyone must choose a side.
(c) People should help each other.
(d) Everyone should be prepared for the hardships of war.

4. Where on the estate are the Zhivagos allowed to live?
(a) They are not allowed to live on the estate.
(b) In a cramped barn.
(c) In the main building.
(d) In a small building on the grounds.

5. While in the gardens of the Duplyanka estate, which family member does Yura pray for?
(a) His father.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Evgraf help Yuri's family during the winter?

2. Why does Dr. Zhivago leave the front line and return to the hospital?

3. How does the illness affect Yuri?

4. How many days did it take to clear the snowdrifts from the path?

5. What does Yuri's wife, Tonia, receive for trading an embroidered towel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lara enter a relationship with a much older man?

2. Describe some of the political views and opinions of the characters in the first chapter.

3. What happens when Yuri finally visits Lara at her house in Varykino?

4. Why would Dr. Zhivago work willingly near the front line of battle?

5. Why does Yuri choose to take his family to Varykino?

6. Why does Yura faint in the garden?

7. What is in Yuri's notebook?

8. How does Lara feel about Komarovsky later in their relationship?

9. Describe the careers Yura plans to pursue.

10. Describe the beginning Lara and Pasha's relationship.

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