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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Max endear himself to the dogs?
(a) So they do not raise the alarm when he comes back from his late night trysts.
(b) He is initially afraid of them, so he gives them treats, so they will stay calm.
(c) He would like to own a kennel of his own some day.
(d) He loves dogs.

2. How many years does Mademoiselle spend with the family?
(a) Two
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

3. What is Vladimir elected to, which the Tsar dissolves?
(a) Russian Congress.
(b) Russian House of Burgesses.
(c) First Russian Senate.
(d) First Russian Parliament.

4. Though he is an excellent teacher to the Nabokov boys, what does Lenski find difficult?
(a) Teaching the boys to be well-behaved.
(b) Teaching the boys mathematics.
(c) His own studies.
(d) Making his lessons interesting.

5. After his father's death, to where does Nabokov's widowed mother move?
(a) Berlin.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) Prague.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is he surprised to see on stage as "The Gala Girls?"

2. In 1910, what do the Nabokov brothers acquire?

3. Vladimir is raised by his own share of governesses and tutors but where does he go at the age of 13?

4. When does Nabokov see Mademoiselle again after she is no longer in their household?

5. From where does Mademoiselle come?

(see the answer key)

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