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

2. How does the flight from the bear end in Tatyana's dream?
(a) She falls, exhausted, and the bear carries her to a hut.
(b) The bear chases her until she sees a hut, which she rushes into and closes the door in the bears face.
(c) She sees her father ahead and calls to him. Her father turns and scares the bear off.
(d) The bear is afraid and runs when Eugene Onegin suddenly appears in front of her.

3. What is the dinner party like that Eugene Onegin attends at the prince's house?
(a) A desperate superficial attempt to appear wealthy.
(b) A stately dinner of politics and diplomacies beyond Tatyana's comprehension.
(c) The best of society with lively banter controlled by the regal hostess Tatyana.
(d) A mockery of high society and fashion.

4. How does Eugene Onegin spend his time before the duel?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Trying to write a letter to Vladimir.
(c) Asleep.
(d) Cursing himself to have let the situation come to this.

5. What happens the first time that Tatyana goes to Eugene Onegin's estate after he has left?
(a) Tatyana sees there are no traces of Eugene left in the house.
(b) The caretakers discover her rifling through the house.
(c) None of the above.
(d) She breaks into the emptly house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the note from Vladimir Lensky to Eugene Onegin the day after the name day celebration contain?

2. What happens after the winter of Eugene and Tatyana's separation in Moscow?

3. What is Olga's future after losing Vladimir Lensky?

4. Who calls on Eugene Onegin the morning after the name day celebration?

5. What is the narrator's impression of winter in the country?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character Zaretsky.

2. How does Eugene feel about seeing Tatyana again in Moscow?

3. What is the special "look" that Eugene gives Tatyana and how does it affect her?

4. How does Tatyana end up in Eugene Onegin's estate one day? What does Tatyana ask for?

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

6. What is Eugene Onegin's reaction as soon as the duel is over?

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

8. What happens up to and during the duel between Eugene Onegin and Vladimir Lensky once all parties have arrived?

9. How does Tatyana feel about the prospect of going to Moscow?

10. 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?

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