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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tatyana's mother decide they must go to Moscow?
(a) She thinks Tatyana can do better than the country suitors.
(b) None of the above.
(c) To try to get Tatyana out of her brooding and find her a husband.
(d) She knows Tatyana is waiting for Eugene Onegin to return.

2. What is Eugene Onegin's response to speaking with Tatyana again in Moscow?
(a) He is overwhelmed and struck mute.
(b) All the above.
(c) He compares her to the country girl he lectured.
(d) He thinks of the letter she wrote him that he still keeps.

3. How does Eugene feel about the arrangement with Vladimir when he has time to reflect?
(a) He is angry at Vladimir that it has come to this.
(b) He is fed up with the whole affair and contemplates leaving town.
(c) None of the above.
(d) He regrets the role he played but thinks it is too late to change.

4. What does the terrifying bear in Tatyana's dream do first?
(a) Helps her over the perilous bridge by giving her his paw.
(b) Threatens to eat her.
(c) Cowers in fear when he sees her.
(d) Corners her and force her to flee across the bridge.

5. When Tatyana flees from him, what does the bear in her dream do?
(a) Follows at her heels.
(b) Turn into Eugene Onegin.
(c) Continually reappear in front of her.
(d) Fall into the raging river.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Vladimir leaves the name day celebration, what is he thinking?

2. In the spring after the winter that Vladimir Lensky died, what is the state of his grave?

3. What is the dinner party like that Eugene Onegin attends at the prince's house?

4. What was Eugene Onegin's reaction to Vladimir Lensky's death?

5. What does the narrator mourn about Vladimir Lensky's premature death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tatyana do when she sees Eugene Onegin again for the first time in Moscow?

2. How does Eugene Onegin feel about the duel after he has accepted the challenge?

3. What happens at dinner during Tatyana's name day celebration?

4. What does Tatyana dream?

5. How does Tatyana feel about the local superstitions? What do they do for her?

6. Describe the character Zaretsky.

7. How does Eugene Onegin agree to come to Tatyana's name day celebration?

8. What revenge does Eugene Onegin take on Vladimir Lensky at Tatyana's name day celebration?

9. What does Eugene Onegin do after it is clear his letters make Tatyana angry? How are the two of them brought together again for their final conversation?

10. How has Tatyana changed when Eugene Onegin is reunited with her in Moscow?

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