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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Princess Zasyekin beg Mme. Petrovich for in Chapter 3 ?
(a) A chance to visit.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) Food.
(d) Money.

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

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

5. In what month do the shutters of the second lodge open?
(a) May.
(b) October.
(c) March.
(d) December.

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

7. What fear does Vladimir have about his father?
(a) That his father will abandon him.
(b) That he will go bankrupt.
(c) That he will die.
(d) That he will hit him.

8. What does Vladimir's father say is the whole thing in life?
(a) Belonging to oneself.
(b) Money.
(c) Love.
(d) Power.

9. How does Vladimir react when he sees the girl in the garden for the first time?
(a) He cries.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He hugs her.
(d) He almost faints.

10. Where does Vladimir frequently walk?
(a) To town.
(b) The mountains.
(c) The gardens.
(d) The shore.

11. What does Vladimir's father do to him that almost makes him cry?
(a) Caresses him tenderly.
(b) Calls him names.
(c) Shakes his hand.
(d) Hits him.

12. Why does Zinaida say she will never love Count Malevsky?
(a) He has a mustache.
(b) Because she looks down on him.
(c) He is too smart for her.
(d) He is rude.

13. What does Mme. Petrovich wish Vladimir would focus on?
(a) Archery.
(b) Fencing.
(c) His chess playing.
(d) His studies.

14. What appears in the window of the second lodge?
(a) A dog.
(b) A woman's face.
(c) A ghost.
(d) A man's face.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What emotions does Vladimir feel at the end of Chapter 4?

3. Why does Mme. Petrovich believe the Princess is poor?

4. What does Zinaida ask Vladimir to read to her in the garden?

5. What does Vladimir shoot on his walks?

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