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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Vladimir promise Rosa he will send Dmitri?

2. Who is Nadezhda in love with?

3. Where is Alexander injured?

4. What does Rosa Abramovich do after her father's death?

5. What bothers Alexander about Mrs. Suvorin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Savva Suvorin's arrival in Moscow.

2. Who is Madame Adelaide de Ronville, and what does Alexander Bobrov need from her?

3. What is Mrs. Suvorin's relationship with Popov?

4. What is the relationship between Alexander Bobrov and the Suvorins?

5. Why does Pinegin want revenge against Sergei, and how does he get it?

6. What is Alexander Bobrov's relationship with Nadezhda?

7. Describe Alexander Bobrov's imprisonment.

8. Describe Tatiana's relationship with Savva Suvorin.

9. Describe Nicolai's discussion with Popov on the train to Moscow.

10. What are Nicolai's views on religion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an evaluative review of "Russka". What is this book's place in culture? What are its uses? Who is its audience? What are its limitations?

Essay Topic 2

Write a character sketch of the author based on his style and content. What values does he hold dear? What are his hopes and fears? What kind of person do you think he is? Anchor your sketch in passages in the book.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the history of reformers or opposition to the Tsar, or central government. What parties did this opposition represent, and when were they most successful? When were they least successful?

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