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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. How many men are at Zinaida's party when Vladimir arrives?

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

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

4. At the start of Chapter 4 where does Vonifaty lead Vladimir?

5. What does Vladimir help Zinaida do at her house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vladimir realize at the end of Chapter 9? How does he come to this realization?

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Vladimir's parents as described in Chapter 1.

7. Describe the poem that Vladimir writes for Zinaida.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is prevalent in Turgenev's story. Choose three times where Turgenev uses symbolism. Define symbolism and discuss how each item or event fits the definition of symbolic.

Essay Topic 2

What is the lesson that Turgenev is trying to teach the reader? Why is it significant that Zinaida is married at the end of the book to another man? What does this suggest about love?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of poetry in Turgenev's book. How does Turgenev use poetry in his book? What is Turgenev's history with poetry. Discuss one time in the book that poetry plays a significant role in the story and why.

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