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

2. What does Anna do when Gurov enters in Chapter 4?

3. What does Anna appear as though she's going to do when Gurov approaches her in the theater?

4. The Lady with the Pet Dog is set in what country?

5. Where does Gurov tell his wife he is going in Chapter 3?

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

What does "Betrayal" mean in the context of The Lady with the Pet Dog? Who does Anna regret betraying? Why? What is the narrator's view of the betrayal of the characters?

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