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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. In Chapter 2, what does the man in the garden tease Vladimir about?
(a) Staring at a lady.
(b) Skipping.
(c) His hair.
(d) His clothes.

2. What does Zinaida learn in Chapter 9?
(a) That Vladimir likes her.
(b) That her mother is dying.
(c) That her father is returning.
(d) That she is going to college.

3. What does Princess Zasyekin thank M. Petrovich for after dinner?
(a) Their protection.
(b) Money.
(c) Their hospitality.
(d) Dinner.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, how does Zinaida say farewell to Vladimir after the party at her house?

2. How does Zinaida treat the Petrovich family at dinner?

3. What does Princess Zasyekin beg Mme. Petrovich for in Chapter 3 ?

4. Who is Byelovzorov?

5. What does Vladimir's father foresee in his future?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nickname that Zinaida gives Vladimir?

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

3. Describe Vladimir's emotions at the start of Chapter 13 and why they change.

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

5. What message does Vladimir deliver to Princess Zasyeki? What is her response?

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

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

8. Describe Princess Zasyekin's husband.

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

10. Describe what you learn about Vladimir's relationship with his father in Chapter 8.

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