Dubrovsky — Questions and answers

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What was the initial cause of the broken friendship between Kirila Troyekurov and Andrei Dubrovsky?

Choices

  1. Kirila Troyekurov boasted about his wealth, which offended the poorer Andrei Dubrovsky.
  2. A disagreement arose over the proper care of the dogs in Troyekurov's magnificent stone kennels.
  3. Andrei Dubrovsky was insulted by a kennel-keeper on Troyekurov's estate, and Troyekurov refused to punish the servant. ✓
  4. Andrei Dubrovsky criticized the way Troyekurov managed his five hundred hounds.

Answer: Andrei Dubrovsky was insulted by a kennel-keeper on Troyekurov's estate, and Troyekurov refused to punish the servant.

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What was the immediate consequence for Andrei Dubrovsky after the court's verdict regarding Kistenevka?

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  1. He began to laugh wildly and lost his mind. ✓
  2. He immediately challenged Kirila Troyekurov to a duel.
  3. He appealed the court's decision to a higher authority.
  4. He quietly accepted the loss of his estate and left the courtroom.

Answer: He began to laugh wildly and lost his mind.

From page 2

What event caused the death of old Andrei Dubrovsky?

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  1. He succumbed to a long illness that had plagued him since the court's verdict.
  2. He died of shock after Vladimir Dubrovsky told him about the loss of Kistenevka.
  3. He passed away peacefully after recognizing his son, Vladimir Dubrovsky.
  4. He died upon seeing the court officials arrive to take possession of his estate for General Troyekurov. ✓

Answer: He died upon seeing the court officials arrive to take possession of his estate for General Troyekurov.

From page 3

What action did Vladimir Dubrovsky take after his father's funeral and before leaving his home?

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  1. He confronted the court officials and demanded they leave his property.
  2. He buried his father on the estate grounds and swore revenge.
  3. He set fire to the house with the court officials locked inside. ✓
  4. He gathered his loyal serfs and planned to reclaim the estate by force.

Answer: He set fire to the house with the court officials locked inside.

From page 4

How did the tutor Deforge, who was Vladimir Dubrovsky in disguise, react when Troyekurov locked him in a room with a bear?

Choices

  1. He screamed for help until Troyekurov released him.
  2. He calmly shot the bear with a pistol. ✓
  3. He wrestled the bear into submission without injury.
  4. He managed to escape through a hidden window.

Answer: He calmly shot the bear with a pistol.

From page 5

What did Vladimir Dubrovsky give Masha as a token of his love and a means to contact him?

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  1. A small gold ring to be placed in the hollow of an old oak tree. ✓
  2. A locket with his portrait inside it.
  3. A secret letter containing instructions for an escape.
  4. A map showing a hidden path to Kistenevka.

Answer: A small gold ring to be placed in the hollow of an old oak tree.

From page 6

How did Kirila Troyekurov react to Masha's plea not to marry Prince Vereisky?

Choices

  1. He listened to her reasons and reconsidered his decision.
  2. He threatened to disinherit her if she refused to marry the Prince.
  3. He arranged for her to meet Prince Vereisky again to change her mind.
  4. He became enraged, locked her in her room, and insisted on the marriage. ✓

Answer: He became enraged, locked her in her room, and insisted on the marriage.

From page 7

On her wedding day, how did Masha attempt to send the ring to Vladimir Dubrovsky?

Choices

  1. She gave the ring to a young boy with red hair to place in the hollow oak tree. ✓
  2. She wrote a note and tied the ring to it, then threw it to a passerby.
  3. She managed to slip the ring to one of her loyal servants.
  4. She threw the ring out of the carriage window hoping someone would find it.

Answer: She gave the ring to a young boy with red hair to place in the hollow oak tree.

From page 8

Why did Masha refuse to go with Vladimir Dubrovsky after he intercepted her wedding carriage?

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  1. She believed it was too dangerous to escape with him at that moment.
  2. She stated that she was already married and had made her vows to God. ✓
  3. She was afraid of the life of an outlaw with Vladimir Dubrovsky.
  4. She no longer loved Vladimir Dubrovsky after marrying Prince Vereisky.

Answer: She stated that she was already married and had made her vows to God.

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What was the ultimate fate of Vladimir Dubrovsky after Masha's refusal?

Choices

  1. He returned to Kistenevka to rebuild his ancestral home.
  2. He was captured by soldiers and his band of outlaws was crushed.
  3. He left the country forever and was never seen in Russia again. ✓
  4. He sought revenge on Kirila Troyekurov and Prince Vereisky.

Answer: He left the country forever and was never seen in Russia again.

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