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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. How does Vladimir's mother treat him?
(a) She does not notice him.
(b) She is afraid of him.
(c) She hates him.
(d) With love.

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

3. How does Zinaida treat Vladimir?
(a) She yells at him.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She makes fun of him.
(d) She hits him.

4. Who does Mme. Petrovich send to speak with Princess Zasyekin in Chapter 3?
(a) Vladimir.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Sergey Nicolayevich.
(d) Her butler.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mme. Petrovich wish Vladimir would focus on?

2. Who does Princess Zasyekin have a run in with in Chapter 9?

3. Where do Vladimir and his father walk in Chapter 8?

4. Who is Byelovzorov?

5. What did M. Petrovich hear about Zinaida?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the fight between Vladirmir's mother and father in Chapter 20. What was the cause of the fight? What was the result of the fight?

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

4. Describe Vladimir's interaction with the young cadet and Zinaida.

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

6. What is Vladimir's mother's impression of Princess Zasyekin?

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

8. Describe Vladimir's father's mood when he asks Vladimir to go for a ride.

9. What is Vladimir's emotional state at the end of Chapter 7?

10. At the end of Chapter 16, why can't Vladimir sleep?

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