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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 17, what does Vladimir see when he looks at Zinaida's window?
(a) A man's face.
(b) The blinds close.
(c) The window was dark.
(d) A candle.

2. What does Zinaida want everyone to share in Chapter 16?
(a) Their food.
(b) Their dessert.
(c) Their family tree.
(d) Their dreams.

3. After Zinaida receives Vladimir in Chapter 13, what does Vladimir realize?
(a) She pities him.
(b) She hates him.
(c) She sees him as a child.
(d) She loves him.

4. What ailment is Vladimir suffering from at the start of Chapter 18?
(a) The mumps.
(b) A cold.
(c) A headache.
(d) The measels.

5. While spying, what does Vladimir climb up on in the garden?
(a) The roof of the stable.
(b) The fountain.
(c) The bench.
(d) The roof of the greenhouse.

6. What does Vladimir drop in the grass while spying?
(a) His sandwich.
(b) His pencil.
(c) His flashlight.
(d) His knife.

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

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

9. How did Vladimir's mother learn of the affair?
(a) Gossip in town.
(b) An anonymous letter.
(c) No one told her.
(d) A phone call.

10. At the start of Chapter 17, who gets into a cab?
(a) Zinaida and Princess Zasyekin.
(b) Vladimir and Zinaida.
(c) Vladimir's mother.
(d) Vladimir.

11. What does Dr. Looshin claim Zinaida should not drink?
(a) Beer.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Wine.
(d) Ice water.

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

13. In Chapter 16 what game do the characters play?
(a) Charades.
(b) Chess.
(c) Poker.
(d) Forfeits.

14. How does Dr. Looshin's behavior change in Chapter 10?
(a) He becomes more malicious.
(b) He becomes softer.
(c) He becomes kinder.
(d) He becomes sappy.

15. What does Zinaida place in Vladimir's buttonhole?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A button.
(c) A rose.
(d) A string.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which suitor begins to wait on Princess Zasyekin?

2. Why does Zinaida ask Vladimir to the garden in Chapter 15?

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

4. Who does Vladimir know he is destined to see again?

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

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