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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who would loan the man in Zinadia's story money with interest?
(a) Dr. Looshin.
(b) Maidanov.
(c) Vladimir.
(d) Captain Nirmatsky.

2. What does Zinaida admit to doing to Vladimir in Chapter 20?
(a) Ruining his life.
(b) Loving him.
(c) Torturing him.
(d) Hating him.

3. What must Vladimir do when he sees Zinaida in the window in Chapter 20?
(a) Say a final goodbye.
(b) Cry.
(c) Turn his back.
(d) Throws a rock at the window.

4. What does Zinaida give Vladimir after he makes his promise?
(a) A cold stare.
(b) A piece of her hair.
(c) A passionate kiss.
(d) A necklace.

5. Which of Zinaida's suitors does Vladimir consider the most dangerous?
(a) Count Malevsky.
(b) The butler.
(c) Dr. Looshin.
(d) Maidanov.

6. What does Princess Zasyekin ask her daughter about the horse?
(a) Where the money to pay for it will come from.
(b) What color the horse is.
(c) How old the horse is.
(d) If it is a thoroughbred.

7. Where does Mme. Petrovich say she is going to move?
(a) Into the lodge.
(b) To the country.
(c) To America.
(d) Back to the town.

8. What is Byelovzorov unable to find for Zinaida in Chapter 13?
(a) A fan.
(b) A cold drink.
(c) A quiet horse.
(d) An acceptable suitor.

9. How would Maidanov respond to the man in Zinadia's story?
(a) He would challenge him to a duel.
(b) He would cry.
(c) He would write a letter.
(d) He would write a poem.

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

11. How does Zinaida receive Vladimir at the start of Chapter 13?
(a) Joyfully.
(b) Without emotion.
(c) Sadly.
(d) Angrily.

12. Who does Vladimir see riding horses with Zinaida in Chapter 14?
(a) Princess Zasyekin.
(b) Count Malevsky.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

13. In Chapter 17 what does Vladimir carry in his pocket?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) A flashlight.
(c) A pen knife.
(d) A pencil.

14. In Chapter 19, what does the pantry boy tell Vladimir?
(a) His parents had a fight.
(b) Zinaida came looking for him.
(c) His parents are selling the house.
(d) He is quitting his job.

15. In Chapter 14, who chases Zinaida on a horse?
(a) Count Malevsky.
(b) Byelovzorov.
(c) Princess Zasyekin.
(d) Vladimir's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Vladimir go to the spy in Chapter 17?

2. Which of Zinaida's suitors disappears?

3. At the start of Chapter 18, what is Vladimir's emotional condition?

4. Whose words of wisdom about sacrifice does Vladimir recall in Chapter 20?

5. Why does Vladimir turn down Zinaida's invitation to go riding?

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