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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the response to Nabokov's published book of poems?

2. How does Nabokov's father die?

3. Why does Sergey end up in a concentration camp?

4. What types of tutors does Nabokov's father seem to intentionally choose?

5. What is Nabokov's favorite Captain Mayne Reid novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a great gulf between classes in early-twentieth century Russia.

Part 1) What evidence from the text proves this statement.

Part 2) How does this separation of classes affect Russia?

Part 3) How might Nabokov's experiences have changed once he emigrates to Western Europe, and finally to the United States? How mighthe feel about these changes?

Essay Topic 2

Nabokov's family is exiled from Russia.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) How is Nabokov's life is Western Europe?

Part 3) Although, Nabokov says his anger towards the Bolsheviks is due to his loss of country, how might his loss of wealth and status affect him?

Essay Topic 3

Nabokov seems to have a close relationship with his father.

Part 1) Describe their relationship.

Part 2) Compare and contrast Nabokov's relationship with his father and his relationship with his mother.

Part 3) What are possible reasons for the differences in the two relationships?

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