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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. Where does Vladimir frequently walk?

2. Vladimir ask his father to join him at what after their walk?

3. What is Vladimir afraid of his mother finding out in Chapter 9?

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

5. What happened to Prince Zasyekin ?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Vladimir's emotional state at the end of Chapter 7?

2. Who gives Zinaida a kitten and why does he give her that gift?

3. What is Forfeits?

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

5. What is the nickname that Zinaida gives Vladimir?

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

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

8. In Chapter 15, what is Vladimir's opinion of Dr. Looshin? What revelation does Dr. Looshin have?

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

10. Describe the story Zinaida tells her guests in Chapter 16.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the theme of Turgenev's book? Provide the definition of theme and how Turgenev supports this theme throughout the book. Cite specific examples from the book to prove its overall theme.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev's biographical information and discuss how it relates to his construction of the book "First Love." What elements of his life does the author incorporate into his book?

Essay Topic 3

Define the word protagonist and supply the protagonist(s) for Turgenev's book . Describe the protagonist and how he or she fits the definition of the word.

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