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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who restrained Vladimir's mother from fetching Vladimir from the party?

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

3. What appears in the window of the second lodge?

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

5. At the end of Chapter 7, whose image is in Vladimir's mind as he sleeps?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Zinaida treat her suitors in the garden?

2. How does Vladimir's father die? Where does Vladimir's mother send money to after his death? Who do you think received the money?

3. What information is in the anonymous letter Vladimir's mother receives? Who do you think sent the letter?

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

5. How does Zinaida want Vladimir to prove his love to her? What is her response?

6. What advice does Vladimir's father give him while they walk through the garden?

7. What are Vladimir's walks in the garden like?

8. Describe Zinaida's behavior during dinner at Vladimir's home.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe briefly, the history of Russian princesses. Does Princess Zasyekin fit this description? Why or why not? Why is Princess Zasyekin an important character in Turgenev's book?

Essay Topic 2

Argue what you believe to be the climax of Turgenev's book. State specific examples from the book to make your argument.

Essay Topic 3

One night in the lodge, Zinaida suggests that everyone should make up a story. Describe Zinaida's story and each suitors' reaction to it. What is relevant about her story and her suitors' reactions to it.

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