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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. What does Dr. Looshin instruct Vladimir to do to Zinaida in Chapter 7?
(a) Kiss her hand.
(b) Keep her warm.
(c) Dance with her.
(d) Get her a drink.

2. What was Princess Zasyekin's husband like?
(a) Well-bred but ridiculous.
(b) A peasent.
(c) Ugly and rude.
(d) Cruel.

3. How much does Byelovzorov offer to pay Vladimir for his ticket?
(a) 50 rubles.
(b) 20 dollars.
(c) 100 rubles.
(d) 75 dollars.

4. Where is the second lodge located?
(a) In Moscow.
(b) On a mountain.
(c) Next to Vladimir's summer home.
(d) Abroad.

5. What does Zinaida ask Vladimir to read to her in the garden?
(a) The news.
(b) A novel.
(c) The bible.
(d) Poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did M. Petrovich hear about Zinaida?

2. In Chapter 7, what game is being played at the party when Vladimir arrives?

3. At the start of Chapter 4 where does Vonifaty lead Vladimir?

4. When Vladimir runs from the garden in Chapter 2, where does he run to?

5. What does Vladimir's father do to him that almost makes him cry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the pantry boy tell Vladimir about his parent's fight?

2. How does Vladimir's father die? Where does Vladimir's mother send money to after his death? Who do you think received the money?

3. What advice does Dr. Looshin give to Vladimir in Chapter 20?

4. Describe Vladimir's parents as described in Chapter 1.

5. Describe Princess Zasyekin's husband.

6. In the prologue, what does the host want to guests to discuss? Describe Nicolayevich's story.

7. What happens when Vladimir is asked to tell his story? Why?

8. What is the game analogies? Whose analogy wins in Chapter 11?

9. At the end of Chapter 16, why can't Vladimir sleep?

10. What are Vladimir's walks in the garden like?

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