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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zinaida admit to doing to Vladimir in Chapter 20?

2. Why does Vladimir turn down Zinaida's invitation to go riding?

3. In Chapter 11, why did guests gather at the Zasyekins' lodge?

4. How would Byelovzorov respond to the man in Zinadia's story?

5. How does Vladimir feel at the start of Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Vladimir and Dr. Looshin. What advice does Dr. Looshin give to Vladimir. Argue for or against that Dr. Looshin acts as a father figure to Vladimir.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Vladimir's relationship with Zinaida. How does the relationship change from beginning to end. How do each of the characters change because of this relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting of Turgenev's book and how it is important to the plot of the story.

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