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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a major theme of The Lady with the Pet Dog?
(a) Greed.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Love.
(d) Growing up.

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

3. What is the most prominent symbolism and imagery used in The Lady with the Pet Dog?
(a) Clocks.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Nature.
(d) Children.

4. What had none of the women that Gurov had previously been with, been in their time with him?
(a) Happy.
(b) Satisfied.
(c) Angry.
(d) Jealous.

5. Where does Gurov remark to himself that everything important in his life takes place?
(a) In public.
(b) In his children.
(c) In secret.
(d) In his home.

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

7. What is the first thing that Anna says to Gurov in the stairwell of the theater?
(a) "I hate you!"
(b) "My husband is coming."
(c) "Get out of here!"
(d) "How you frightened me!"

8. What does the Governor's daughter wear at the theater?
(a) A mask.
(b) A feather boa.
(c) A fur coat.
(d) A fur hat.

9. What is missing from The Lady with the Pet Dog?
(a) An antagonist.
(b) A protagonist.
(c) A main character.
(d) A story.

10. Fill in the blank: "To women he always seemed ______ than what he was."
(a) Different.
(b) Older.
(c) Bigger.
(d) Wiser.

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

12. What does Anna appear as though she's going to do when Gurov approaches her in the theater?
(a) Faint.
(b) Run.
(c) Scream.
(d) Cry.

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

14. Where does Anna go to see Gurov?
(a) Petersburg.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Crimea.
(d) Yalta.

15. What is Anna's husband wearing on his suit jacket?
(a) An insignia.
(b) A cape.
(c) A boutonniere.
(d) A fur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the type of realism Chekhov is known for in his writing, and which would refer to The Lady with the Pet Dog?

2. Who is the partner of Gurov at cards?

3. Where does Anna go during the intermission?

4. How often does the narrator say Anna went to see Gurov in Chapter 4?

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

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