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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. How much money did Sharikov take from the house committee?

2. Who is Shyonder?

3. What do neighbors report about the night Sharikov died?

4. What does Sharikov insult the doctors for in Chapter 7?

5. What sends Philippovich through the roof at dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does one of Philippovich's patients bring to show Philippovich in Chapter 9?

2. What do the men argue about at the beginning of Chapter 8?

3. What does Bormenthal offer to do to deal with Sharikov?

4. How does Sharikov die?

5. What document does Sharik ask Philippovich to get for him in Chapter 6?

6. In the Epilogue, what does Sharik say makes him feel better?

7. What does Philippovich tell the police about Sarik's surgery?

8. Who does Sharikov bring home with him from work one day in Chapter 9?

9. What does Philippovich ask Shvonder when he comes to the apartment in Chapter 6?

10. In Chapter 8, how has Sharikov become even more like Klim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Russian Revolution. Why is the Russian Revolution referenced in the book Heart of a Dog? What does Philippovich feel about the changes that have taken place because of the revolution? What changes have taken place?

Essay Topic 2

Interpret Bulgakov's use of symbolism. What are some examples of symbolism in the novel Heart of a Dog? Analyze and interpret the symbols.

Essay Topic 3

Examine and analyze the character Sharikov. What are his defining character traits? How is he connected to Klim and Sharik? What is his relationship like with Philippovich?

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