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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10: Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zinaida treat the Petrovich family at dinner?
(a) She is cold toward them.
(b) She is friendly.
(c) She is mean.
(d) She is ridiculously weepy.

2. What is Vladimir afraid of his mother finding out in Chapter 9?
(a) That he stole some food.
(b) That he wants to move out.
(c) That he broke a window.
(d) That he loves Zinaida.

3. Which suitor begins to wait on Princess Zasyekin?
(a) Byelovzorov.
(b) Count Malevsky.
(c) Maidanov.
(d) Dr. Looshin.

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

5. What nickname does Zinaida call Vladimir throughout the book?
(a) Monsieur Woldemar.
(b) Monsieur Woldy.
(c) Monsieur Moldy Wart.
(d) Monsieur Voldemort.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Vladimir see riding horses with Zinaida in Chapter 14?

2. In the prologue, who is sitting with the host after the other guests leave?

3. Who does Zinaida say will deliver her a horse for her to ride?

4. How does Vladimir view his father?

5. What does Vladimir's father say is the whole thing in life?

(see the answer key)

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