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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had none of the women that Gurov had previously been with, been in their time with him?

2. Where was Chekhov living while he wrote The Lady with the Pet Dog?

3. What is the temperature, as Gurov tells his daughter in Chapter 4?

4. What does Anna say she has been since she last saw Gurov in the theater?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the two main characters in the story. How are they similar? How are they different? What about their settings set them apart?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the rising of tension in Chapter 3. What is the danger involved for the main characters? What stylistic techniques does the author employ to achieve this rising tension?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the three different settings of the novella. How do they compare and contrast with one another? How can this be seen symbolically?

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