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

2. What is Vladimir afraid of his mother finding out in Chapter 9?
(a) That he broke a window.
(b) That he stole some food.
(c) That he loves Zinaida.
(d) That he wants to move out.

3. Where do Vladimir and his father walk in Chapter 8?
(a) In the garden.
(b) In the mountains.
(c) Around the stables.
(d) On the beach.

4. How many men are at Zinaida's party when Vladimir arrives?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

5. What does Mme. Petrovich wish Vladimir would focus on?
(a) Archery.
(b) His studies.
(c) His chess playing.
(d) Fencing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Byelovzorov offer to pay Vladimir for his ticket?

2. What does Byelovzorov ask for in exchange for his gift to Zinaida?

3. In Chapter 7, what game is being played at the party when Vladimir arrives?

4. What does Byelovzorov claim Zinaida's word is in Chapter 4?

5. How does Vladimir's mother treat him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe one guest's reaction to Zinaida's story in Chapter 16.

2. Describe the poem that Vladimir writes for Zinaida.

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

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

5. How does having so many suitors effect Zinaida?

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

7. What work does Vladimir do for Princess Zasyekin at the end of Chapter 8?

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

9. How does Zinaida love Vladimir?

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

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