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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12: Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, why did guests gather at the Zasyekins' lodge?
(a) To discuss Maidanov's poetry.
(b) To dance.
(c) To play cards.
(d) To read news.

2. In Chapter 12, what does Zinaida ask Vladimir to do in order to prove his love?
(a) Kiss her.
(b) Jump from a wall.
(c) Shout at the top of his lungs.
(d) Buy her a kitten.

3. Which Shakespearean character is Vladimir compared to in Chapter 17?
(a) Othello.
(b) Puck.
(c) Hamlet.
(d) Macbeth.

4. At the start of Chapter 17, who gets into a cab?
(a) Vladimir's mother.
(b) Vladimir.
(c) Vladimir and Zinaida.
(d) Zinaida and Princess Zasyekin.

5. Why does Zinaida chide Vladimir in Chapter 10?
(a) He makes silly jokes.
(b) He looks sad.
(c) He glares at her.
(d) He spills his tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Zinaida doing at the start of Chapter 12?

2. How does Zinaida deliver the invitation to Vladimir to meet her the next evening?

3. What does Mme. Petrovich think of Princess Zasyekin?

4. In Chapter 17 what does Vladimir carry in his pocket?

5. What was Princess Zasyekin's husband like?

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