Oblomov — Questions and answers

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Where does Ilya Ilyich Oblomov live at the beginning of the novel Oblomov?

Choices

  1. In rooms on the Vyborg side of Petersburg
  2. At the Ilyinskys' country house outside Petersburg
  3. At his family estate in Oblomovka
  4. In an apartment on Gorokhovaya Street in Petersburg ✓

Answer: In an apartment on Gorokhovaya Street in Petersburg

From page 1

In Oblomov, what was the name of the family estate where Ilya Ilyich Oblomov spent his childhood?

Choices

  1. Vyborg
  2. Ilyinsky
  3. Oblomovka ✓
  4. Gorokhovaya

Answer: Oblomovka

From page 2

In Oblomov, who first brought Ilya Ilyich Oblomov out of his rooms and into society?

Choices

  1. Olga Ilyinsky
  2. Andrei Stolz ✓
  3. Tarantiev
  4. Zakhar

Answer: Andrei Stolz

From page 3

In Oblomov, what did Ilya Ilyich Oblomov leave for Olga Ilyinsky in the garden one morning?

Choices

  1. A branch of lilac in full bloom ✓
  2. A letter from his estate
  3. A book he had read
  4. A drawing of the garden

Answer: A branch of lilac in full bloom

From page 4

In Oblomov, what did Ilya Ilyich Oblomov promise Olga's aunt he would do about his affairs before the wedding?

Choices

  1. He promised to sell his estate immediately
  2. He promised to move into a new apartment
  3. He promised to set a wedding date that week
  4. He promised to see to it very soon ✓

Answer: He promised to see to it very soon

From page 5

In Oblomov, who found Ilya Ilyich Oblomov rooms to let on the Vyborg side?

Choices

  1. Tarantiev and Ivan Matveyevich ✓
  2. The bailiff and the landlord
  3. Zakhar and Agafya Matveyevna Pshenitsina
  4. Andrei Stolz and Olga Ilyinsky

Answer: Tarantiev and Ivan Matveyevich

From page 6

In Oblomov, what did Olga tell Ilya Ilyich Oblomov was the reason their relationship could not continue?

Choices

  1. He refused to set a date for their wedding
  2. Something in him would not rise to meet a life ✓
  3. He was too lazy to manage his estate
  4. He was unkind and unfeeling towards her

Answer: Something in him would not rise to meet a life

From page 7

In Oblomov, what did Agafya Pshenitsina provide for Ilya Ilyich Oblomov in her household?

Choices

  1. Demands for him to marry her quickly
  2. Constant encouragement to manage his estate
  3. Steady, wordless care without demands ✓
  4. Discussions about his future plans

Answer: Steady, wordless care without demands

From page 8

In Oblomov, what was the name of Ilya Ilyich Oblomov's son with Agafya Pshenitsina?

Choices

  1. Ivan
  2. Ilyich
  3. Zakhar
  4. Andrei ✓

Answer: Andrei

From page 9

In Oblomov, who was the old man begging on a Petersburg street after Oblomov's death?

Choices

  1. Zakhar ✓
  2. Tarantiev
  3. The bailiff
  4. Ivan Matveyevich

Answer: Zakhar

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