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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Roswell?

2. How long had Nadia and Mila lived with Chegga?

3. How long do Natasha's mother and brother plan to stay at her apartment?

4. How old were Lada and Masha the last time they celebrated New Year's together?

5. What do Nadia's parents take her and Mila to see?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Denis obssesed with?

2. When and why did Zoya first move to the neighborhood where her apartment is?

3. Why is February 27 a bad day for Revmira?

4. How did Nadia meet Chegga, and what did her parents think of him?

5. Why have Lada and Kristina not seen Masha for seven years?

6. How long have Natasha and Yuri been married, and what is their life like?

7. What does Masha say that her brother, Vanya, will be doing?

8. Why does Natasha suddenly wish to leave Anfisa's apartment?

9. What does Palana look like when Nadia and Mila fly there?

10. What type of work does Artyom do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Alyona and Sophia are prisoners in a house outside of Esso. Why is Sophia upset? How does Alyona try to comfort and reassure her? What is communicated about strength and survival through Alyona’s words and actions?

Essay Topic 3

Native peoples and Russians live on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Which people group is more prevalent on Kamchatka Peninsula—native peoples or Russians? How do Russians treat the native peoples? How is Lilia’s disappearance an example of how Russian treat native peoples? How do the Russian stereotype the native peoples?

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