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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. Where does Anna invite the two young men?

2. Why does Bazarov want to destroy all policies and principles?

3. What impresses Bazarov about Anna?

4. Which character supports Pavel's argument?

5. What is Bazarov's opinion on the aristocracy?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is the relationship between father and son strained in the first section?

2. What happens at the governor's ball?

3. How does Turgenev end his novel?

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

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

6. How does Barradov feel about being rejected by Anna?

7. How did Nikolai meet Fenitchka?

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

9. What happens to all the major characters by the end of the story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the values of 1850s.

1) Why was greed and loyalty such an issue during this time?

2) In what ways are the characters negative characteristics are product of their time? Do you think Russia was going through a transitional phase in the the 1850s? What significant changes do you think occurred during this period?

3)Does modern society share any values with 1850s Russia?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Exanine the differences between Arkady and Bazarov's upbringings. Do you think it makes a big difference to his relationship with his father that Arkady mother died early? How has Vassily's doting affected Bazarov's character? Were they are true nihilists or did their upbringings prevent them from genuinely thinking in this way?

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