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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 16, what does Vladimir wonder about?

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

3. Which of Zinaida's suitors does Vladimir consider the most dangerous?

4. Why does Mme. Petrovich tell Princess Zasyekin she must leave suddenly?

5. Who visits Vladmir's house in Chapter 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is prevalent in Turgenev's story. Choose three times where Turgenev uses symbolism. Define symbolism and discuss how each item or event fits the definition of symbolic.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Vladimir's relationship with Zinaida. How does the relationship change from beginning to end. How do each of the characters change because of this relationship?

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