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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 four things does Pavel say that Bazarov derides?
(a) Aristocracy, progress, principles and liberalism
(b) Communism, progress, human nature and women
(c) Liberalism, love, famiy and aristocracy
(d) Family, working class, principles and progress

2. What kind of property does Nikolai own?
(a) A farm
(b) A hotel
(c) A manor house
(d) A boarding house

3. What puts Bazarov off Anna?
(a) Her looks
(b) Her laugh
(c) Her sophistication
(d) Her height

4. What is Bazarov's opinion of Nikolai?
(a) He is a loving and generous man
(b) He is behind the times
(c) He is a bad father
(d) He is lazy and good for nothing

5. How far from the postal station is Nikolai's home?
(a) 15 miles
(b) 12 miles
(c) 10 miles
(d) 20 miles

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bazarov respond to Anna'a flirtations?

2. Who overhears Bazarov lecturing Arkady on old ways of thinking?

3. What country did Pavel go to when his affair with the princess was over?

4. Until what age did Nikolai receive home schooling?

5. Who in the household find a friend in Bazorov?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Bazarov upset Pavel?

2. Describe the duel between Pavel and Bazarov.

3. In what does Arkady show he is not the nihilist he wants to be?

4. Describe Vassily's profession.

5. How do Bazarov's parents react to his death?

6. Describe Nikolai's life up until the story's present.

7. In what way has Barazov's presence at the farm created tension?

8. How do Anna and Katya react to Arkady and Bazarov's presence?

9. How does Bazarov contract typhus?

10. How does Fenirchka react to Pavel's presence in chapter 8?

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