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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. What illness does Yuri see developing frequently as a result of the constant warfare?

2. What does Yuri do while alone in Mikulitsyn's house?

3. What happens to Pamphil after the discovery of the mutilated man?

4. What does the blood on the snow outside of Mikulitsyn's house remind Yuri of?

5. Which rule does Yuri break while serving as a conscripted field doctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lara return for Yuri's funeral after he refused to follow her to Vladivostok?

2. What might have been done to prevent Pamphil's insanity?

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

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

5. Why do you think Yuri stays in Yuriatin for a time instead of leaving immediately to find his wife and family?

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

7. Describe Yuri's relationship with Marina.

8. Describe Yuri's behavior after Lara leaves for Vladivostok.

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

10. Describe Yuri's relationship with Vasia.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does Yuri influence the characters in the book after his death? What significance do other characters find in his work? How could his work possibly affect the future of Russia?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, Yuri is faced with many choices. Describe three major choices Yuri made and how they affected the outcome of the story. What events or characters motivated those choices? How might the story have been different had those choices not been made?

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