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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. With what is young Vladimir obsessed?
2. Where do the children bathe?
3. What is young Vladimir's main concern?
4. What does the rain cause to grow on the estate?
5. What mystifies the two boys about Mademoiselle?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Nabokov angry with the Bolsheviks? What is the cause of this anger?
2. Nabokov's uncle, Vasiliy Ivanovich, is a diplomat and a dreamer, who occupies one of the estates near St. Petersburg when not abroad. What story does Nabokov recall about his uncle?
3. What happens to the Greek tutor, Ordo?
4. How does young Nabokov react to rumor that his father has challenged someone to a duel?
5. Who are the tutors hired to educate the Nabokov children?
6. The aristocratic Nabokov house is stocked with English and French amenities. What are some of the amenities?
7. What does Max do, regarding the watchdogs?
8. Explain the process used to create this book.
9. How are the Nabokov's affected by their son? What do we learn about Dmitri, as he grows?
10. In 1910, the Nabokov brothers acquire teeth braces. How does their father reward them for dealing with the dental sessions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What surprises Nabokov when he encounters his former nanny, "Mademoiselle," years later? What are two possible reasons for his confusion?
Essay Topic 2
Part of this autobiography observes the beginnings of Nabokov's literary talents.
Part 1) How do we first catch a glimpse of his talent as a writer?
Part 2) What is his process for creating his writing, at this stage in his life?
Part 3) How might the encouragement he receives from his family affect his writing career later in life?
Essay Topic 3
What is significant about Nabokov's time spent in Biarritz? What does one learn about his character and view of women?
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