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

Short Answer Questions

1. What term refers to "what a character is doing at any point in a piece of literature," such as "Gurov Kisses Anna"?

2. What did Gurov's past lovers do once they realized their mistake?

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

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

5. What does Anna do when Gurov enters in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss "Adultery" as it is presented in the text. What are the characters' feelings regarding adultery? How does this thematically interact with the other themes of the story.

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 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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