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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gurov send for after his arrival at Anna's room in Chapter 4?

2. What is the term which means that the narrator expresses the thoughts of Gurov, but not of Anna?

3. What does Anna tell her husband when she goes to see Gurov?

4. What does Gurov not dare to do when he approaches Anna in the theater?

5. What is the literary device which informs the reader of Gurov's past, age, marital status, and history?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the descriptions of the main characters' spouses. How is Gurov's wife similar or different than Anna's husband? How are the main characters' feelings about their spouses similar or different?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What imagery is depicted in The Lady with the Pet Dog? Define the terms "imagery, "simile," and "metaphor." Give examples of each in your response.

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