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

2. What was Eugene Onegin's reaction to Vladimir Lensky's death?
(a) He was horrified and shaken.
(b) He showed no emotion.
(c) He laughed.
(d) He thought, 'well, he deserved it'.

3. What does the terrifying bear in Tatyana's dream do first?
(a) Helps her over the perilous bridge by giving her his paw.
(b) Cowers in fear when he sees her.
(c) Threatens to eat her.
(d) Corners her and force her to flee across the bridge.

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

5. When Tatyana returns and spends time in Eugene Onegin's house, what does she do?
(a) Spending time getting to know Eugene Onegin through his books.
(b) Takes naps on Eugene Onegin's bed.
(c) All the above.
(d) Looks for clues about where he has gone and when he might return.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eugene Onegin think when he first sees Tatyana at a ball?

2. What is Vladimir Lensky surprised by when he goes to visit Olga before the duel?

3. As Vladimir leaves the name day celebration, what is he thinking?

4. What does Eugene Onegin do when Zaretsky demands he have a second for the duel?

5. What possible futures does the narrator entertain that Vladimir Lensky might have had?

Short Essay Questions

1. After some time of Tatyana paying him no attention whatsoever in Moscow, what does Eugene Onegin do to get through to her? What is the result?

2. Describe the character Zaretsky.

3. What does Tatyana do when she sees Eugene Onegin again for the first time in Moscow?

4. How does Eugene Onegin spend the night and early morning before the duel? Can anything be inferred from this?

5. What does Tatyana dream?

6. What is the result of the Eugene Onegin's revenge at the name day celebration?

7. How does Eugene Onegin agree to come to Tatyana's name day celebration?

8. What happens up to and during the duel between Eugene Onegin and Vladimir Lensky once all parties have arrived?

9. What do Tatyana's mother and her friends decide to do? Why?

10. What happens at dinner during Tatyana's name day celebration?

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