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

Short Answer Questions

1. How would Nabokov spend hours?

2. What is the last Nabokov hears of Lenski?

3. In 1904, who does Nabokov remember meeting for the first time?

4. Who finds himself surrounded by social elites whose view of the Revolution is, at least at first, far more positive than his own?

5. How many children do the Nabokovs eventually have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The second chapter focuses on Nabokov's mother.

Part 1) Describe Nabokov's mother.

Part 2) Compare Nabokov and his mother.

Part 3) What is Nabokov's relationship like with his mother?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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