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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mme. Petrovich say she is going to move?

2. How did Vladimir's mother learn of the affair?

3. Who sulks in the corner when he visits the lodge?

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

5. How does Dr. Looshin's behavior change in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the central conflict of Turgenev's book and how does he support this conflict throughout the story? Choose three examples from the text and discuss how these examples demonstrate the conflict of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is prevalent in Turgenev's story. Choose three times where Turgenev uses symbolism. Define symbolism and discuss how each item or event fits the definition of symbolic.

Essay Topic 3

Argue what you believe to be the climax of Turgenev's book. State specific examples from the book to make your argument.

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