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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Zinaida say will deliver her a horse for her to ride?

2. What happens when Vladimir returns home at the end of Chapter 16?

3. In Chapter 12, what does Zinaida ask Vladimir to do in order to prove his love?

4. What does Vladimir wear around his neck instead of a tie?

5. Who does Zinaida invite to go riding with her in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Zinaida suggests a poetry topic to her suitors one night. Analyze the symbolism in Zinaida's suggestion. What does it suggest about her life?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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