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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Nabokov meet at the age of sixteen?
(a) His cousin, Yuri.
(b) A young girl named Colette.
(c) His youngest brother.
(d) A young girl named Tamara.

2. Where does Nabokov's mother trick Dimitri into believing he is still?
(a) In France.
(b) In Greece.
(c) In London.
(d) In Russia.

3. What is the purpose of the Constituent Assembly?
(a) To give power to the Soviets.
(b) To encourage Soviet control.
(c) To support the Soviets.
(d) Tries to limit the extent of Soviet control.

4. What does young Nabokov's status as a child of the intelligentsia often do to him?
(a) It makes him stand out in a crowd.
(b) It isolates him from his fellow students
(c) He receives many compliments.
(d) It encourages him to make friends.

5. In 1910, what do the Nabokov brothers acquire?
(a) A new estate.
(b) A dog.
(c) A new nanny.
(d) Teeth braces.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Young Vladimir discover in the family's attic?

2. What is the subject of this chapter?

3. What fills Nabokov with surprise, while roller-skating?

4. Soon, the string of nurses transforms into what?

5. Why is Nabokov disappointed to hear that one of his tutors marries a peasant girl?

(see the answer key)

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