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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. What does Princess Zasyekin thank M. Petrovich for after dinner?
(a) Their protection.
(b) Their hospitality.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Money.

2. What does Mme. Petrovich hope Princess Zasyekin doesn't want?
(a) A place to live.
(b) Food.
(c) To become friends.
(d) Money.

3. What is Zinaida doing at the start of Chapter 12?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Crying.
(c) Singing.
(d) Laughing.

4. Why does Maidanov not like Zinaida's idea for a poem?
(a) It is gruesome.
(b) It does not rhyme.
(c) It is too short.
(d) It is too long.

5. While spying, what does Vladimir climb up on in the garden?
(a) The fountain.
(b) The roof of the stable.
(c) The roof of the greenhouse.
(d) The bench.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what style will Maidanov rewrite Zinaida's poem?

2. Why does Zinaida chide Vladimir in Chapter 10?

3. What does Vladimir's mother force him to wear to dinner with Princess Zasyekin and Zinaida?

4. Which of Zinaida's suitors does Vladimir consider the most dangerous?

5. How does Zinaida treat the Petrovich family at dinner?

(see the answer key)

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