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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the porter wear at the hotel?

2. Upon what sea is Yalta located?

3. What street does Gurov stroll down in the beginning of Chapter 3?

4. What does the word "lorgnette" mean?

5. Fill in the blank: "To women he always seemed ______ than what he was."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the actions and objectives employed by Gurov as he attempts to meet Anna. Give examples from the text of an action and an objective and define these terms in your response.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Are the conflicts in The Lady with the Pet Dog primarily external conflicts or internal conflicts? Define both of these terms and give examples of them from the text.

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