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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Constituent Assembly?

2. To where do the boys win scholarships?

3. Why does Nabokov have secret spots?

4. Why is Lenski working as a tutor?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What surprises Nabokov when he encounters his former nanny, "Mademoiselle," years later? What are two possible reasons for his confusion?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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