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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Zinaida's suitors disappears?

2. What is Byelovzorov unable to find for Zinaida in Chapter 13?

3. What is the last line of the poem Vladimir writes?

4. In Chapter 29, what does Vladimir promise Zinaida?

5. In Chapter 19, who does Vladimir eat dinner with?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Zinaida's character effects the lives of several other character's in the book. Other than Vladimir, choose two characters who life she effects and how. Provide detailed examples from the book.

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