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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 does Nikolai say people should do instead of destroy?

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

3. Which character can play the piano?

4. What decade in the 19th century is the novel set?

5. Who have Arkady and Bazarov received an invitation from?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way have times been hard for Nikolai in recent times?

2. How does Barradov struggle with his feelings towards Anna?

3. Summarize Fathers and Sons.

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

5. In what way does Nikolai prove he is not a farmer at heart?

6. How does Anna respond to Bazarov's declaration of love?

7. Why does Anna withdraw her affections for Barradov?

8. What do Anna and Bazarov say to each when they are alone in chapter 25?

9. In what way were Pavel and Nikolai different as children?

10. Why is Nikolai so upset at the beginning of chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Turgenev's writing style. How would you describe Turgenev's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Turgenev's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false; The Fathers and Sons foreshadows communism and Bazarov is an early example of a Bolshevik. Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the 1850s. How does Turgenev express these concerns?

2) In what ways do you think the novels meaning would change if it was set in today's society?

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