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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16 what game do the characters play?

2. Why does Maidanov not like Zinaida's idea for a poem?

3. Who did Vladimir's father have an affair with?

4. In Chapter 17, what does Vladimir see when he looks at Zinaida's window?

5. Who tries to prevent Mme. Petrovich from moving?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the setting of Turgenev's book and how it is important to the plot of the story.

Essay Topic 3

What is the central conflict of Turgenev's book and how does he support this conflict throughout the story? Choose three examples from the text and discuss how these examples demonstrate the conflict of the story.

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