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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 fence surrounding Anna's house studded with?

2. What kind of coat does Gurov wear in Chapter 4?

3. What does Anna ask Gurov in the stairwell of the theater in Chapter 3?

4. What color is the fence surrounding Anna's house?

5. On which street does Anna live?

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

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 theme of "Nature" in The Lady with the Pet Dog. How is this theme both a symbol and a theme? How does the symbolism inform the theme?

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