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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What homage is paid to Tatyana at her name day celebration?
(a) Lensky has written an extensive verse about Tatyana the he reads to the guests.
(b) People stand and share their fondest memories of Tatyana.
(c) Tatyana is asked to sit for portrait.
(d) A song taken from an almanac, but with the name replaced with Tatyana's.

2. Which of the following best characterizes the presence of the narrator in the story EUGENE ONEGIN?
(a) Distant and preachy.
(b) Present and convivial.
(c) Pivotal and active.
(d) Cold and distraught.

3. How does Tatyana react to the news that they are going to Moscow?
(a) She knows she will be mocked for her country ways.
(b) She looks forward to bustle of the city to help distract her.
(c) She hopes to run into Eugene Onegin.
(d) She looks forward to seeing the rest of her family.

4. What does Eugene Onegin try to do to alleviate his depression? What is the result?
(a) He proposes to a girl, but she rejects him.
(b) He wants to travel, but his father won't let him.
(c) He tries to write, but cannot.
(d) He tries to borrow money, but is denied.

5. When do Eugene Onegin and Vladimir Lensky arrive at Tatyana's name day celebration?
(a) Just before the dancing starts.
(b) Partway through dinner.
(c) Just as Tatyana is sitting for her portrait.
(d) Before any other guests arrive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tatyana send the nurse away at night?

2. In Tatyana's dream, what starts the fight between Eugene Onegin and Vladimir Lensky?

3. What does Eugene Onegin think of the country?

4. Why does Vladimir Lensky leave the company of Eugene Onegin each evening once their friendship is established?

5. What is Eugene Onegin's response to Tatyana's continued refusal?

(see the answer key)

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