Fathers and Sons — Ivan Turgenev — Questions and answers

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Who did Arkady bring with him to his family's estate, Maryino?

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  1. Evgeny Vasilevich Bazarov ✓
  2. Nikolai Petrovich
  3. Pavel Petrovich
  4. A kind old teacher

Answer: Evgeny Vasilevich Bazarov

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What did Bazarov think about Nikolai Petrovich playing his cello by the pond?

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  1. He thought it was a very beautiful and important activity.
  2. He believed it was a good way to relax and think.
  3. He called it "sentimental indulgences" and "futile." ✓
  4. He thought it was a new scientific experiment.

Answer: He called it "sentimental indulgences" and "futile."

From page 3

What made Anna Sergeevna Odintsova stand out at the ball?

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  1. She was dancing very loudly.
  2. She had remarkable poise and an almost regal grace. ✓
  3. She was wearing a very plain dress.
  4. She was talking to everyone in the room.

Answer: She had remarkable poise and an almost regal grace.

From page 4

Why did Anna Sergeevna Odintsova invite Arkady and Bazarov to her estate?

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  1. She wanted them to help with her gardening.
  2. She was intrigued by her unconventional visitors. ✓
  3. She needed someone to teach her science.
  4. She wanted to play games with them.

Answer: She was intrigued by her unconventional visitors.

From page 5

How did Bazarov describe his feelings for Odintsova to Arkady?

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  1. As a wonderful and exciting new discovery.
  2. As a "sickness, an absurd weakness!" that mocked his principles. ✓
  3. As a temporary distraction from his scientific work.
  4. As a feeling that made him stronger and more focused.

Answer: As a "sickness, an absurd weakness!" that mocked his principles.

From page 6

Why did Anna Sergeevna Odintsova say she could not return Bazarov's feelings?

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  1. She thought he was too quiet.
  2. She valued peace above all else, and his passion would disturb her tranquility. ✓
  3. She was already in love with someone else.
  4. She didn't like his scientific ideas.

Answer: She valued peace above all else, and his passion would disturb her tranquility.

From page 7

What happened between Bazarov and Pavel Petrovich in the secluded grove?

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  1. They had a friendly chat about science.
  2. They sang a song together.
  3. They had a duel with pistols. ✓
  4. They went on a walk to collect plants.

Answer: They had a duel with pistols.

From page 8

What did Bazarov whisper to Odintsova in his very last moments?

Choices

  1. "I will get better soon."
  2. "Goodbye forever."
  3. "Thank you. It's the last time I'll see you." ✓
  4. "Don't forget my scientific work."

Answer: "Thank you. It's the last time I'll see you."

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