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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. Who visited Vladimir Lensky's grave?

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

3. What does Tatyana think of the way Eugene Onegin behaved with Olga at her name day celebration?

4. How does Tatyana fare in society in Moscow?

5. What action does Eugene Onegin decide to do when Tatyana remains cold to him in Moscow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tatyana say to Eugene as he kneels at her feet in her home in Moscow?

2. Describe the character Zaretsky.

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

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

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

6. Why is Eugene Onegin angry at Vladimir Lensky at the name day celebration?

7. What is Vladimir's experience when he visits Olga the day after the name day celebration?

8. How does Vladimir Lensky spend the night before the duel?

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

10. What do Tatyana's mother and her friends decide to do? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel EUGENE ONEGIN has a theme of cycles that keeps coming up. Using passages from the book, discuss Pushkin's theme of cycles for each of the following topics.

Part 1. Generations

Part 2. Seasons

Part 3. Life and Death

Part 4. Passion

Essay Topic 2

The novel EUGENE ONEGIN is told by a narrator whose voice is a constant presence despite not being a character in the story. Write an essay discussing Pushkin's use of the narrator.

Part 1. Is the narrator Pushkin?

Part 2. How does the narrator change the story?

Part 3. Do you like his use of the narrator? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

At Tatyana's name-day celebration, there is much that happens on a superficial level. Discuss the symbolism and importance of the events of the name-day celebration.

Part 1. The celebration is supposedly all about Tatyana. In actuality, how much is truly about her?

Part 2. Eugene is the only person that notices Tatyana's distress. Why does he notice and no one else?

Part 3. Why does Eugene decide to take revenge on Vladimir, and what does he do? What does he miscalculate in his actions?

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