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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Moscow after being reunited with Tatyana, what does Eugene Onegin do?
(a) He follows her around by day and dreams of her at night.
(b) Falls hopelessly in love with her.
(c) Becomes wan and sickly.
(d) All of the above.

2. Which of the following best characterizes Eugene Onegin when he lived in the country?
(a) Cold and heartless.
(b) Idle and reclusive.
(c) Scheming and meddlesome.
(d) Living in luxury and vindictive.

3. In the spring after the winter that Vladimir Lensky died, what is the state of his grave?
(a) The shepard is the only person that comes around.
(b) A wreath no longer hangs above it.
(c) The paths to it are all overgrown.
(d) All the above.

4. Why does Tatyana's mother decide they must go to Moscow?
(a) To try to get Tatyana out of her brooding and find her a husband.
(b) She thinks Tatyana can do better than the country suitors.
(c) None of the above.
(d) She knows Tatyana is waiting for Eugene Onegin to return.

5. Who is the leader of the monsters in the house in Tatyana's dream?
(a) The bear.
(b) Her father.
(c) Tatyana.
(d) Eugene Onegin.

6. For what reason does Tatyana first go to Eugene Onegin's estate after he has gone?
(a) She is trying to understand his actions.
(b) She has heard news he is returning.
(c) She finds herself there one day while out walking.
(d) She goes to find out where he is.

7. Who, according to the narrator, does Vladimir Lensky's tombstone still cause to tear up?
(a) Olga.
(b) Eugene Onegin.
(c) Tatyana.
(d) Passerbys that read the inscription.

8. As Vladimir leaves the name day celebration, what is he thinking?
(a) That Eugene is a monster.
(b) That his art is more important than anyone knows.
(c) He should challenge Eugene Onegin to a duel.
(d) He was wrong to drag Eugene to party.

9. What does Eugene Onegin do when Zaretsky demands he have a second for the duel?
(a) Tries to name Lensky as his second.
(b) Names his man in waiting as his second.
(c) Laughs at him.
(d) Tries to use this oversight as leverage to call off the duel.

10. Where was Vladimir Lensky buried?
(a) Beneath two pine trees near a creek.
(b) Where he fell.
(c) In his grand estate cemetery.
(d) None of the above.

11. How does Tatyana spend the summer before she travels to Moscow?
(a) Writing letters to her acquaintances so they will expect her.
(b) Gleaning news of Eugene Onegin's habits in Moscow.
(c) Trying to learn how to fit in once she arrives in Moscow.
(d) Walking in the country saying goodbye to the nature she loves.

12. When Tatyana flees from him, what does the bear in her dream do?
(a) Fall into the raging river.
(b) Turn into Eugene Onegin.
(c) Continually reappear in front of her.
(d) Follows at her heels.

13. Who fires first in the duel between Onegin and Lensky?
(a) Onegin.
(b) Lensky but his gun misfires.
(c) They fire at the same time.
(d) Lensky.

14. What does Tatyana think of the way Eugene Onegin behaved with Olga at her name day celebration?
(a) She didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.
(b) She understood his motive and pitied him.
(c) She doesn't understand it.
(d) She thinks he acted abhorently.

15. When Eugene returns to the princes for dinner, and is left alone with Tatyana, what is their conversation like?
(a) She is uncomfortable and emotional.
(b) She is at ease while he stares at her mutely.
(c) He asks her to forgive him for everything in their past.
(d) He rekindles her love for him by recognizing her unhappiness beneath the mask.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the name day celebration, who is the one at the Larin household who can not sleep?

2. How does Tatyana feel about the local folklore and superstitions?

3. What does the note from Vladimir Lensky to Eugene Onegin the day after the name day celebration contain?

4. What vengeance does Eugene Onegin take on Vladimir Lensky at Tatyana's name day feast?

5. How does the flight from the bear end in Tatyana's dream?

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