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

2. What is Olga's future after losing Vladimir Lensky?
(a) She mourns for a year in solitude.
(b) She starts reading Vladimir Lensky's poetry and falls in love with him all over again.
(c) She becomes a less naive, but bitter, person.
(d) She soon moves on and marries a soldier.

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

4. What does Eugene Onegin think when he first sees Tatyana at a ball?
(a) How could he not have seen her potential?
(b) Is it possible it's the same country girl?
(c) He must rescue her from her unhappiness.
(d) He always knew she was meant for greater things.

5. What is the state of affairs at the end of the novel, EUGENE ONEGIN?
(a) Tatyana appeals to Eugene's sense of honor.
(b) Tatyana vows faithfulness to her husband for life.
(c) Tatyana leaves Eugene foresaken and alone.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens between Eugene Onegin and Tatyana during her name day feast?

2. Where was Vladimir Lensky buried?

3. What does Tatyana discover about her dream in the book on analyzing dreams?

4. Who is the leader of the monsters in the house in Tatyana's dream?

5. After meeting with Olga after the name day celebration, what does Vladimir Lensky decide?

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. 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?

3. Describe the character Zaretsky.

4. How does Eugene feel about seeing Tatyana again in Moscow?

5. What happens to Olga after Vladimir Lensky's death?

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

7. What revenge does Eugene Onegin take on Vladimir Lensky at Tatyana's name day celebration?

8. Why is Eugene Onegin angry at Vladimir Lensky at the name day celebration?

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

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

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