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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In any of the memories he has from before his obsession began, Nabokov cannot recall the presence of butterflies. What can he recall afterward?
(a) He is constantly finding new species.
(b) Not very many butterflies, because most Russian varieties are extinct.
(c) He cannot find nearly as many butterflies as he thought he would.
(d) He cannot remember the outdoors without them.

2. What is Nabokov called in exile?
(a) A ymigry.
(b) A dirty Russian.
(c) A white Russian.
(d) An immigrant.

3. To what is Nabokov's mother quite sensitive?
(a) Insect bites.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Seemingly small events.
(d) Insults.

4. Vladimir is raised by his own share of governesses and tutors but where does he go at the age of 13?
(a) Poly Preparatory.
(b) Berkshire Boys Academy.
(c) The Gymnasium.
(d) St. Petersburg Academy.

5. Who is referred to simply as "Mademoiselle?"
(a) The governess.
(b) The tutor.
(c) His sister.
(d) His aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does this hobby do to him?

2. What is young Vladimir's main concern?

3. What has Nabokov always had difficulty doing?

4. What does Nabokov say they had lost that winter in St. Petersburg?

5. How does the family spend their time in this town?

(see the answer key)

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