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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Yuri returns to Yuriatin in chapter 13, where does he believe his wife and son have gone?

2. Whom does Yuri discover lying dead in the snow outside Mikulitsyn's house?

3. How long does Yuri serve as a conscripted field doctor?

4. Whom does Tonia tell Gordon and Dudorov is her step-father?

5. What eases Pamphil's symptoms?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the Epilogue of Dr. Zhivago, Gordon and Dudorov discuss a woman named Christina. What has Christina done?

2. Describe what Yuri finds in Lara's house when he returns to Yuriatin.

3. How does Yuri avoid the temptation of considering Lara and her daughter his new family?

4. Describe the rowan tree.

5. Describe Yuri's relationship with Vasia.

6. Pasternak ties the love story in Dr. Zhivago to a reference to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. How are the two romantic tragedies similar?

7. Describe what happens when Yuri breaks Red Cross rules and uses a rifle.

8. Describe Yuri's relationship with Marina.

9. Why do Yuri's writings both inspire and threaten the characters in the book?

10. Why are Gordon and Dudorov interested in Yuri's book of poetry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the story of Dr. Zhivago similar to Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet"? What themes are common to both stories? What lessons could be learned from each theme?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Pasha's "secret identity." Why did he feel it was necessary to assume a new name and how did this decision affect the development of his character? What affect did his new identity have on his relationships and actions? Cite specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how specific emotions influence the characters in the story. What affect does emotion have on their lives and how does it influence their choices and actions? Cite specific events, characters and possible motivators.

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