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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does Zinaida ask Vladimir to do in order to prove his love?
(a) Buy her a kitten.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) Jump from a wall.
(d) Shout at the top of his lungs.

2. Why does Maidanov not like Zinaida's idea for a poem?
(a) It is too long.
(b) It is too short.
(c) It is gruesome.
(d) It does not rhyme.

3. In Chapter 17 what does Vladimir carry in his pocket?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) A pencil.
(c) A pen knife.
(d) A sandwich.

4. What is Vladimir's response the question Zinaida asks in the garden?
(a) That his father is married.
(b) That she is pretty.
(c) That he no longer loves her.
(d) That she has changed.

5. In Chapter 11, why did guests gather at the Zasyekins' lodge?
(a) To read news.
(b) To discuss Maidanov's poetry.
(c) To dance.
(d) To play cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Vladimir see while spying in the garden?

2. How does Zinaida admit to loving Vladimir?

3. While spying, what does Vladimir climb up on in the garden?

4. In Chapter 19, what does the pantry boy tell Vladimir?

5. What ailment is Vladimir suffering from at the start of Chapter 18?

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