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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is their mother's reaction when she sees that her children have opened the presents from their stockings early and poorly rewrapped them?
(a) She laughs at their attempt at deception.
(b) She pretends to not see their poor rewrapping.
(c) She spots their deception and bursts into tears.
(d) She scolds them for trying to deceive her.

2. Why is the family forced to leave Russia?
(a) Their religion is being persecuted.
(b) The revolution has ended.
(c) The father is in trouble with the police.
(d) Their visas have expired.

3. What properties do the Nabokovs own until the Russian revolution?
(a) Several summer cottages on the Baltic Sea.
(b) A large estate in St. Petersburg.
(c) Several large estates south of St. Petersburg.
(d) A large estate in Moscow.

4. To what simple rule does Nabokov's mother ascribe?
(a) Love your neighbors as yourself.
(b) Love with all your soul and leave the rest to fate.
(c) Follow the Golden Rule.
(d) Be honest and things will go your way.

5. What does this hobby do to him?
(a) It isolates him throughout life.
(b) It encourages him to study.
(c) It helps him make friends.
(d) It encourages him to spend time outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is the aristocratic Nabokov house stocked?

2. What would change throughout Nabokov's childhood, depending on the prevailing advice of the family's current medical consultant?

3. Though many doubt this ailment, What happens to Ivanovich?

4. What does the butterfly net in particular always invite?

5. Why does Vasiliy insist upon lying supine on the floor?

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