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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mademoiselle provide Vladimir with an extra hour or two out of the darkness?
(a) He sits with him while he falls asleep.
(b) She allows him to fall asleep in her room.
(c) She leaves a candle lit by his bed.
(d) The light from her lamp gives a little light to his room.

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

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

4. What earns Vladimir several rebukes from the Tsarist government?
(a) His teasing of the Tsarina.
(b) His tardiness to meetings.
(c) His increasing outspokenness about human rights.
(d) His refusal to be on this council.

5. Why does the relationship fizzle out?
(a) Tamara is tired of him.
(b) They no longer have anything in common.
(c) Nabokov's father finds out.
(d) Tamara moves back to St. Petersburg and gets a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. The rest of the chapters are published separately, mainly by whom?

2. During one such trip in the summer of 1909, who does young Nabokov meet?

3. Who is referred to simply as "Mademoiselle?"

4. What does Vladimir study at St. Petersburg University?

5. Where do the children bathe?

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