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

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice would Dr. Looshin give the woman in Zinadia's story?

2. While spying, what does Vladimir climb up on in the garden?

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

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

5. How would Byelovzorov respond to the man in Zinadia's story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Provide the definition of foreshadowing and explain how Turgenev uses this technique in his story. Provide two specific examples of foreshadowing and what events they predict.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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