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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who restrained Vladimir's mother from fetching Vladimir from the party?
(a) The Princess.
(b) Vladimir's father.
(c) The butler.
(d) No one.

2. What is Vladimir doing for Princess Zasyekin at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Cleaning her house.
(b) Yard work.
(c) Copying a petition.
(d) Reading to her.

3. What does Vladimir shoot on his walks?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Pheasant.
(c) Deer.
(d) Crows.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mme. Petrovich ask for information about the new neighbor?

2. Who preforms card tricks at the party at the lodge?

3. How old is Vladimir in the summer of 1833?

4. Why didn't Vladimir's parents marry?

5. Who is the girl in the garden talking to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Vladimir's parents as described in Chapter 1.

2. What happens when Vladimir is asked to tell his story? Why?

3. Describe what Vladimir catches his father doing during the horseback ride in Chapter 21.

4. In the prologue, what does the host want to guests to discuss? Describe Nicolayevich's story.

5. What does Vladimir's mother think about her sons interactions with Zinaida?

6. Why does Zinaida like Count Malevsky? Does she love him? Why or why not?

7. What happens during Vladimir's father's first meeting with Zinaida? What is Vladimir's reaction?

8. How does having so many suitors effect Zinaida?

9. What is Vladimir's reaction in Chapter 17 to what he sees in the garden?

10. Why does Zinaida call Vladimir to the garden in Chapter 15?

(see the answer keys)

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