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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does the man in the garden tease Vladimir about?
(a) His clothes.
(b) His hair.
(c) Staring at a lady.
(d) Skipping.

2. In Chapter 7, how does Zinaida say farewell to Vladimir after the party at her house?
(a) She presses his hand.
(b) She waves.
(c) She gives him a hug.
(d) She blows him a kiss.

3. In Chapter 3, what is Princess Zasyekin involved in?
(a) Several lawsuits.
(b) Espionage.
(c) Elite social circles.
(d) The mob.

4. Who does Vladimir follow home in Chapter 4?
(a) Mme. Petrovich.
(b) His niece.
(c) Checov.
(d) Fyodor.

5. Vladimir ask his father to join him at what after their walk?
(a) Horseback riding.
(b) Pool.
(c) Fencing.
(d) Tea.

6. Where is the second lodge located?
(a) In Moscow.
(b) Next to Vladimir's summer home.
(c) On a mountain.
(d) Abroad.

7. What does Zinaida ask Vladimir when he finds her in the garden?
(a) If he can pick her some flowers.
(b) If he loves her.
(c) If her mother was looking for her.
(d) If dinner was ready.

8. At what time does Zinaida tell Vladimir to meet her the next evening?
(a) 12:00.
(b) 2:00.
(c) 8:00.
(d) 6:00.

9. What does Zinaida ask Vladimir to read to her in the garden?
(a) The news.
(b) Poetry.
(c) A novel.
(d) The bible.

10. How much does Byelovzorov offer to pay Vladimir for his ticket?
(a) 50 rubles.
(b) 100 rubles.
(c) 20 dollars.
(d) 75 dollars.

11. Who is the girl in the garden talking to?
(a) Her father.
(b) Four young men.
(c) Four old men.
(d) Her mother.

12. Why didn't Vladimir's parents marry?
(a) For looks.
(b) For money.
(c) For fame.
(d) For love.

13. How does Vladimir's father treat him?
(a) He hates him.
(b) He fears him.
(c) With good-humored indifference.
(d) With love.

14. In Chapter 7, what does Zinaida instruct Count Malevsky to do for Vladimir?
(a) Write a ticket.
(b) Pull out a chair.
(c) Get him a drink.
(d) Take his coat.

15. What does Vladimir's mother force him to wear to dinner with Princess Zasyekin and Zinaida?
(a) A top hat.
(b) A vest.
(c) Flowers in his lapel.
(d) His short jacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sits in the corner during the party in Chapter 7?

2. What does Vladimir's father foresee in his future?

3. What does Vladimir shoot on his walks?

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

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

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