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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times had the man whose organs were used for Sharik's surgery been arrested?

2. How does Dr. Bormenthal feel watching Sharik's transformation?

3. What does Sharik notice about the examination room?

4. What is Philippovich's response when he is asked how he manages to do everything he does?

5. What did Philippovich expect would be the effect of his surgery on Sharik?

Short Essay Questions

1. What direction does Philippovich give Dr. Bormenthal in Chapter 3?

2. What excites Philippovich early in Chapter 4?

3. What does Sharik look like around January 8th?

4. Describe some of Philippovich's patients.

5. What does Philippovich think has happened to his galoshes?

6. What are the first signs that Sharik is undergoing a transformation?

7. What does the dog note about the food people eat?

8. What is the dog doing at the beginning of Chapter 1?

9. What does Philippovich admit after the surgery is complete?

10. In Chapter 2, what does the group of four young people want, and how does Philippovich deal with the situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Interpret Bulgakov's use of metaphors in Heart of a Dog. What is a metaphor? What are some examples of metaphors in the novel? Analyze and interpret the meaning behind the metaphors.

Essay Topic 2

Interpret Heart of a Dog as a satire. What is a satire? What makes Heart of a Dog a satire? What does the novel satirize?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author, Mikhail Bulgakov, and his work. What other work has he done? Does he always write in the same genre? What are some recurring themes found throughout his works?

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