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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Gurov remark to himself that everything important in his life takes place?

3. Which of the following is a major theme of The Lady with the Pet Dog?

4. What is the type of realism Chekhov is known for in his writing, and which would refer to The Lady with the Pet Dog?

5. What is the temperature, as Gurov tells his daughter in Chapter 4?

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 "Slice of Life" realism. What does this term mean? How does it apply to The Lady with the Pet Dog?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of "Misogyny" as it applies to The Lady with the Pet Dog. How is this theme presented? Which character does the theme embody?

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