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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nabokov's mother often wander the estate's forest?
(a) She becomes lost easily.
(b) It helps clear her mind.
(c) She loves the estate property.
(d) To search for mushrooms.

2. How do the aristocrats confront the ocean waves?
(a) By swimming in groups.
(b) With the help of professional bathers.
(c) By diving in.
(d) On a boat.

3. What does Nabokov reveal about his mind?
(a) He always associates sounds with colors.
(b) He has depression.
(c) He hallucinates.
(d) He has a great short-term memory.

4. Where does Nabokov's mother trick Dimitri into believing he is still?
(a) In Russia.
(b) In France.
(c) In London.
(d) In Greece.

5. Why is the family forced to leave Russia?
(a) Their visas have expired.
(b) Their religion is being persecuted.
(c) The revolution has ended.
(d) The father is in trouble with the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Nabokov see Mademoiselle again after she is no longer in their household?

2. From where is the family returning to Russia?

3. With what is young Vladimir obsessed?

4. What does Nabokov investigate about his family?

5. What mystifies the two boys about Mademoiselle?

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