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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what point of view is The Lady with the Pet Dog told?
(a) Abstract.
(b) Second person.
(c) Third person.
(d) First person.

2. What is the type of realism Chekhov is known for in his writing, and which would refer to The Lady with the Pet Dog?
(a) Slice of Life.
(b) Blanket.
(c) Obscure.
(d) Abstract.

3. What Moscow specialty accompanies meat served in a frying pan?
(a) Applesauce.
(b) Sour cabbage.
(c) Onions.
(d) Potatoes.

4. Gurov's daughter asks him, "Why isn't there any _____ in winter"?
(a) Rain.
(b) Sun.
(c) Lightning.
(d) Thunder.

5. What is one of the major themes of The Lady with the Pet Dog?
(a) Murder.
(b) Adultery.
(c) Regret.
(d) Childhood.

6. In what setting does Chapter 3 begin?
(a) The provinces.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Yalta.
(d) Crimea.

7. What is the fence surrounding Anna's house studded with?
(a) Fleur de lis.
(b) Upturned nails.
(c) Holes.
(d) Naval pendants.

8. What is one of the main themes of The Lady with the Pet Dog, and a trait of Gurov's?
(a) Misogyny.
(b) Sibling rivalry.
(c) Rage.
(d) Abandonment.

9. What does Gurov do at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Leaves the theater.
(b) Goes to Anna's house.
(c) Calls his wife.
(d) Kills himself.

10. How many newspapers does Gurov read per day in Chapter 3?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

11. What literary technique does the term "Chekhov's Gun" refer to?
(a) Exposition.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) Simile.
(d) Narrative.

12. What is the literary device which informs the reader of Gurov's past, age, marital status, and history?
(a) Exposition.
(b) Dialogue.
(c) Exposure.
(d) Monologue.

13. What is the temperature, as Gurov tells his daughter in Chapter 4?
(a) Ten degrees below zero.
(b) Ten degrees above zero.
(c) One degree below zero.
(d) Three degrees above zero.

14. Who is with Gurov in the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His brother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His sister.

15. What street does Gurov stroll down in the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Krysvokov.
(b) Pine.
(c) Petrovka.
(d) Vladimir.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where in Chapter 4 is the climax of the novella?

2. Fill in the blank: "To women he always seemed ______ than what he was."

3. What is Anna's husband wearing on his suit jacket?

4. Where does Anna go during the intermission?

5. What simile is used for Anna and Gurov in Chapter 4?

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