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

2. What does Tatyana notice about all her relatives in Moscow?
(a) They remember her more than she remembers them.
(b) They are all so sophisticated.
(c) They seem to pursue what they want.
(d) They haven't changed at all.

3. How did Lensky fall during the duel?
(a) After wounding Onegin, Lensky is mortally shot.
(b) During the third round of shots, Lensky is killed.
(c) Lensky's gun backfires and kills him.
(d) Lensky is mortally killed before getting off a single shot.

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

5. What does the note from Vladimir Lensky to Eugene Onegin the day after the name day celebration contain?
(a) A poem about Olga's faithlessness.
(b) A chastisement of his behavior.
(c) A tirade about Eugene's betrayal.
(d) A challenge to a duel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens after the winter of Eugene and Tatyana's separation in Moscow?

3. What was Tatyana's response to meeting Eugene Onegin again at the ball after she is married?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Vladimir's experience when he visits Olga the day after the name day celebration?

2. What does Tatyana dream?

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

4. How does Eugene Onegin feel about the duel after he has accepted the challenge?

5. What is the special "look" that Eugene gives Tatyana and how does it affect her?

6. How does Tatyana end up in Eugene Onegin's estate one day? What does Tatyana ask for?

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

8. How does Vladimir Lensky spend the night before the duel?

9. Describe the character Zaretsky.

10. What does Eugene Onegin do after it is clear his letters make Tatyana angry? How are the two of them brought together again for their final conversation?

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