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

Short Answer Questions

1. What ailment is Vladimir suffering from at the start of Chapter 18?

2. What does Vladimir drop in the grass while spying?

3. Where do the characters gather at the start of Chapter 16?

4. What game does Zinaida want to play in Chapter 11?

5. How does Vladimir feel at the start of 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

Describe the relationship between Vladimir and Dr. Looshin. What advice does Dr. Looshin give to Vladimir. Argue for or against that Dr. Looshin acts as a father figure to Vladimir.

Essay Topic 3

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

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