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

Short Answer Questions

1. From what point of view is the story told in?

2. Why won't Katya come out of her room?

3. Who does Bazarov ask his father to send a letter to?

4. What is certain will happen to Bazarov now he has typhus?

5. What does Bazarov apologize to Anna about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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