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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Katya's mother's letters addressed to?

2. Who does Anna bring with her?

3. What does Bazarov try to do with Fenitchka at the arbor?

4. What does Arkady do immediately after telling Kaya he puts her above anyone else?

5. How does Fenitchka feel about having Pavel in her room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The main themes in the novel are redemption through love, generational gaps and true human nature. Take one of these themes and discuss how Turgenev expresses them in the book? Why do you think these themes were important concerns in 1850s Russia?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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