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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 Anna declare when Bazarov tells her he is leaving?

2. What do Pavel and Nikolai share?

3. Where is Nikolai waiting?

4. What kind of property does Nikolai own?

5. What kind of alcohol do Arkady and Bazarov drink at Kukshin's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pavel challenge Bazarov to a duel?

2. How does Arkady claim he has changed since falling in love with Katya?

3. In what way does Bazarov upset Pavel?

4. What does Bazarov want to happen to Russia?

5. Describe the point of view Turgenev has used in the novel.

6. What prompts Arkady to declare his love for Katya?

7. How did Pavel's relationship with the princess work out?

8. In what way does Vasily show respect for his son in chapter 20?

9. What was happening in Russia at the time to bring about hardships to land owners like Nikolai

10. Summarize Fathers and Sons.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Turgenev use character and setting to express these themes?

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

Compare the characters of Bazarov and Anna.

1) In what way are their morals different?

2) What is their relationship to each other?

3) Do you think they are the perfect match?

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