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

Short Answer Questions

1. What simile is used for Anna and Gurov in Chapter 4?

2. What does Gurov catch sight of while consoling Anna in Chapter 4?

3. What is missing from The Lady with the Pet Dog?

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

5. Upon what sea is Yalta located?

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 autobiographical elements of The Lady with the Pet Dog to Anton Chekhov's life. What characteristics did he share with the characters? What of the setting?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of "Longing" in The Lady with the Pet Dog. In which chapter is this theme the most prominent? How does this play a part in the transformation of the protagonist?

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