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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sergey do during WWII?
(a) He builds weaponry.
(b) He is an SS soldier.
(c) He is employed as a translator in Berlin.
(d) He emigrates to the United States and joins the Army.

2. How does Mademoiselle provide Vladimir with an extra hour or two out of the darkness?
(a) He sits with him while he falls asleep.
(b) She allows him to fall asleep in her room.
(c) She leaves a candle lit by his bed.
(d) The light from her lamp gives a little light to his room.

3. How would Nabokov spend hours?
(a) Chasing butterflies.
(b) Playing lawn tennis.
(c) Writing poetry.
(d) With a chess board in front of him.

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

5. Where do the children bathe?
(a) The creek on the estate.
(b) French bathing tubs.
(c) English portable tubs.
(d) Russian baths.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening to the science of butterflies at this time?

2. What is young Vladimir's main concern?

3. Why is the family forced to leave Russia?

4. In 1904, who does Nabokov remember meeting for the first time?

5. What does Nabokov mean when he says poetry is positional?

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