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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zinaida learn in Chapter 9?
(a) That her father is returning.
(b) That her mother is dying.
(c) That she is going to college.
(d) That Vladimir likes her.

2. What happened to Prince Zasyekin ?
(a) He died in a plane crash.
(b) He died at war.
(c) He became Tzar.
(d) He gambled away their money.

3. At the end of Chapter 7, whose image is in Vladimir's mind as he sleeps?
(a) Dr. Looshin.
(b) Zinaida.
(c) Princess Zasyekin.
(d) Count Malevsky.

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

5. How does Zinaida treat Vladimir?
(a) She loves him.
(b) She yells at him.
(c) She hits him.
(d) She makes fun of him.

6. At the start of Chapter 4 where does Vonifaty lead Vladimir?
(a) The garden.
(b) The drawing room.
(c) The bedroom.
(d) The kitchen.

7. Who sits in the corner during the party in Chapter 7?
(a) Zinaida.
(b) Vladimir.
(c) Byelovzorov.
(d) The Princess.

8. How does M. Petrovich greet Zinaida when he meets her the first time?
(a) He kisses her.
(b) He hugs her.
(c) He shakes her hand.
(d) He bows.

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

10. In Chapter 4, at what time does Princess Zasyekin say she will meet Mme. Petrovich?
(a) 12:00.
(b) 9:00.
(c) 8:00.
(d) 2:00.

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

12. What is the name of the poem Maidanov recites at the party at the lodge?
(a) 'The Muderer.'
(b) 'True Love.'
(c) 'The Thief.'
(d) 'The Rose.'

13. How does Vladimir's mother treat him?
(a) With love.
(b) She hates him.
(c) She does not notice him.
(d) She is afraid of him.

14. Who is Fyodor?
(a) The butler.
(b) Vladimir's brother.
(c) The cook.
(d) Vladimir's father.

15. What does Byelovzorov ask for in exchange for his gift to Zinaida?
(a) A pie.
(b) Her hand.
(c) A hug.
(d) A kiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mme. Petrovich wish Vladimir would focus on?

2. Where is Vladimir's summer home?

3. What does Mme. Petrovich make Vladimir tell her about at the start of Chapter 8?

4. In Chapter 2, what does the man in the garden tease Vladimir about?

5. What does Vladimir watch from his window at the end of Chapter 7?

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