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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens, when winter comes, to their love affair?

2. Why is Lenski working as a tutor?

3. What country does the family travel through on their way to London?

4. While he is writing a poem, to what is he prone?

5. Why does she hand him a hand mirror?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The second chapter focuses on Nabokov's mother.

Part 1) Describe Nabokov's mother.

Part 2) Compare Nabokov and his mother.

Part 3) What is Nabokov's relationship like with his mother?

Essay Topic 2

Nabokov gives a brief history of his maternal and paternal ancestors.

Part 1) Describe his paternal and maternal ancestors.

Part 2) Compare and contrast these ancestors.

Part 3) What can one learn about Nabokov from this information?

Essay Topic 3

Part of this autobiography observes the beginnings of Nabokov's literary talents.

Part 1) How do we first catch a glimpse of his talent as a writer?

Part 2) What is his process for creating his writing, at this stage in his life?

Part 3) How might the encouragement he receives from his family affect his writing career later in life?

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