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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maidanov not like Zinaida's idea for a poem?
(a) It is too short.
(b) It is gruesome.
(c) It does not rhyme.
(d) It is too long.

2. In Chapter 11, why did guests gather at the Zasyekins' lodge?
(a) To read news.
(b) To discuss Maidanov's poetry.
(c) To dance.
(d) To play cards.

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

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

5. When does Vladimir go to the spy in Chapter 17?
(a) Morning.
(b) Noon.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Mid-afternoon.

6. How does Zinaida admit to loving Vladimir?
(a) She loves him like a child.
(b) She loves him deeply.
(c) She loves him like a pet.
(d) She loves him like a wife loves a husband.

7. What does Vladimir accuse Zinaida of in Chapter 18?
(a) Toying with him.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Lying to him.
(d) Being mean to her mother.

8. Why is Vladimir a bad page?
(a) He does not worship his queen.
(b) He does not stay by his queen night and day.
(c) He yells at his queen.
(d) He hurt his queen.

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

10. Who does Zinaida say will deliver her a horse for her to ride?
(a) Vladimir.
(b) Vladimir's father.
(c) Count Malevsky.
(d) Vladimir's mother.

11. How does Zinadia respond when Count Malevsky asks if her story is fiction?
(a) She cries.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She does not respond.
(d) She says yes.

12. What is Vladimir's response the question Zinaida asks in the garden?
(a) That she is pretty.
(b) That his father is married.
(c) That she has changed.
(d) That he no longer loves her.

13. In Chapter 15, what does Zinaida admit to Vladimir about her behavior?
(a) That she wants to marry him.
(b) That she is sad.
(c) That she is playing hard to get.
(d) That she has been cold towards him.

14. What does Zinaida claim at the start of Chapter 15?
(a) That she is sick.
(b) That she is very busy.
(c) That her horse ran away.
(d) That she is engaged.

15. Who sulks in the corner when he visits the lodge?
(a) Vladimir.
(b) Byelovzorov.
(c) Dr. Looshin.
(d) Maidanov.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Princess Zasyekin ask her daughter about the horse?

2. Who visits Vladmir's house in Chapter 17?

3. In Chapter 17 what does Vladimir carry in his pocket?

4. In Chapter 19, who does Vladimir eat dinner with?

5. What ailment is Vladimir suffering from at the start of Chapter 18?

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