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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tatyana spend the summer before she travels to Moscow?

3. What does Tatyana notice about all her relatives in Moscow?

4. What is Olga's future after losing Vladimir Lensky?

5. Which of the following comparisons can be made according to the story Eugene Onegin?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tatyana feel about the local superstitions? What do they do for her?

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

3. How has Tatyana changed when Eugene Onegin is reunited with her in Moscow?

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

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

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

7. How does the interactions between Eugene Onegin and Olga end at the name day celebration. What does Tatyana think?

8. How does Tatyana feel about the prospect of going to Moscow?

9. 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?

10. Describe the character Zaretsky.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eugene's rejection of Tatyana in the garden was complex and it's consequences manifold. Write an essay about this pivotal interaction.

Part 1. Although Eugene was being honest to Tatyana, was he also being a coward? Did he miss his chance for salvation?

Part 2. Was Eugene correct in his foretelling of what their married life would be like? Could things have been different?

Part 3. In the end of the novel Tatyana admits she is unhappy in her position and still loves Eugene. Was his rejection of her in the garden ultimately to her benefit despite this?

Essay Topic 2

At Tatyana's name-day celebration, there is much that happens on a superficial level. Discuss the symbolism and importance of the events of the name-day celebration.

Part 1. The celebration is supposedly all about Tatyana. In actuality, how much is truly about her?

Part 2. Eugene is the only person that notices Tatyana's distress. Why does he notice and no one else?

Part 3. Why does Eugene decide to take revenge on Vladimir, and what does he do? What does he miscalculate in his actions?

Essay Topic 3

There's a lot to write about Alexander Pushkin. Write an essay about him. Make sure to include some information from all of the parts listed below, but emphasis can be put on any one or several of the parts.

Part 1. Heritage and life.

Part 2. Literary works.

Part 3. Political leaning and influence.

Part 4. Influence on literature.

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