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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. What does Zinaida ask Vladimir when he finds her in the garden?

2. Who is the girl in the garden talking to?

3. What did M. Petrovich hear about Zinaida?

4. Why does Mme. Petrovich scold Vladimir when he returns home from Princess Zasyekin's house?

5. At what time does Zinaida tell Vladimir to meet her the next evening?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Count Malevsky think Vladimir is a "bad page"?

6. Who does Vladimir see riding together at the end of Chapter 14? Why is this significant?

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

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

9. In Chapter 16, what does Zinaida suggest everyone share with each other in the lodge? What do they end up sharing instead?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

How does Turgenev use this book to demonstrate his opinions on love, life and relationships? Site specific examples from the text.

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