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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like in the beginning of Chapter 3?

2. What does Anna's husband appear to do with every step he takes?

3. How many newspapers does Gurov read per day in Chapter 3?

4. Where does Gurov go to play cards in Moscow?

5. What is one of the main themes of The Lady with the Pet Dog, and a trait of Gurov's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does "Betrayal" mean in the context of The Lady with the Pet Dog? Who does Anna regret betraying? Why? What is the narrator's view of the betrayal of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the transformation which Gurov undergoes in the course of the novella. How is this transformation the basis of the structural components of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the foreshadowing in the novella. What is the meaning behind the term, "Chekhov's Gun?" How does this apply to The Lady with the Pet Dog?

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