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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vladimir Lensky adore most about Olga?
(a) Her astute mind and sharp wit.
(b) Her love of poetry.
(c) Her superficial attractions.
(d) All of the above.

2. What does the narrator think of Eugene's actions?
(a) None of the above.
(b) He thinks Eugene was kind and showed a noble heart.
(c) He thinks Eugene gloried in his victory over Tatyana's heart.
(d) He thinks Eugene was hasty and thoughtless.

3. What cycle does Pushkin write about at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Life and death.
(b) Passion and coldness.
(c) The seasons.
(d) None of the above.

4. What caused Tatyana's mother great sadness in her youth?
(a) Her parents died when she was very young.
(b) She was separated from the man she loved to marry Tatyana's father.
(c) Her family disowned her when she eloped with her husband.
(d) Her true love died in battle.

5. When do Vladimir Lensky and Eugene Onegin arrive at their dueling place?
(a) When Vladimir arrives at dawn Eugene is already there.
(b) They both arrive promptly at dawn.
(c) Vladimir arrives promptly at dawn and Eugene is very late.
(d) They both arrive quite late.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who fires first in the duel between Onegin and Lensky?

2. What was the state of Vladimir and Olga's marriage at the time of the celebration?

3. What verdict did the neighbor's scrutiny have when it turned to Vladimir Lensky?

4. What topic of conversation does Vladimir Lensky constantly return to when talking with Eugene Onegin?

5. Which of the following does Eugene tell Tatyana in response to her letter?

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