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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 old is Vladimir in the summer of 1833?
(a) 9.
(b) 16.
(c) 25.
(d) 12.

2. At what time does Zinaida tell Vladimir to meet her the next evening?
(a) 2:00.
(b) 12:00.
(c) 8:00.
(d) 6:00.

3. Why does Mme. Petrovich scold Vladimir when he returns home from Princess Zasyekin's house?
(a) He lost his shoes.
(b) He yelled at her.
(c) He did not clean his room.
(d) He was late.

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. What does Vladimir's father say will make a man free?
(a) Love.
(b) Money.
(c) One's own will.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the girl Vladimir sees in Chapter 2 look like?

2. Why does Mme. Petrovich believe the Princess is poor?

3. What does Mme. Petrovich hope Princess Zasyekin doesn't want?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the nickname that Zinaida gives Vladimir?

4. What is Princess Zasyekin's reaction to Vladimir's family leaving? What does Vladimir's mother tell her the reason is?

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

6. Who does Zinaida say will get her a horse and why does this shock Vladimir?

7. What advice does Dr. Looshin give to Vladimir in Chapter 20?

8. Why does Count Malevsky think Vladimir is a "bad page"?

9. Describe Princess Zasyekin. What does she want from Vladimir's family?

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

(see the answer keys)

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