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Book Summary
Ivan Turgenev Biography
About
Fathers and Sons
A Note on Russian Names
Summary and Analysis by Chapter
Chapter 1
Chapters 2–3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapters 6–7
Chapters 8–9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapters 12–13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Character List
Character Analysis
Yevgeny Vassilievitch Bazarov
Arkady Nikolayevitch Kirsanov
Anna Sergeyevna Odintsova
Pavel Petrovitch Kirsanov
Nikolai Petrovitch Kirsanov
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Structure of
Fathers and Sons
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1: Which of the following is NOT a theme in
Fathers and Sons
?
a.
The changing class structure in modern Russia
b.
The importance of discipline in raising a child
c.
The natural antagonism between succeeding generations
d.
The contrast between the romantic past and the realistic present
2: Whose character is the starkest contrast to Bazarov?
a.
Arkady
b.
Pavel
c.
Nikolai
d.
Fenichka
3: What is the best description of Madame Odinstova?
a.
A beautiful, married woman who is frivolous and romantic
b.
A beautiful, wealthy widow with a very strong sense of order
c.
A beautiful, lonely widow who is easily influenced
d.
A beautiful, married woman who is longing to experience the outside world
4: Which of these is NOT true about Bazarov’s nihilist philosophy?
a.
He spurns art, literature, and music.
b.
He believes strongly in loyalty to country.
c.
He rejects alliances and emotions.
d.
He accepts only that which has been scientifically proven.
5: Why is Nikolai so conflicted about his relationship with Fenichka?
a.
He is in love with someone else.
b.
He suspects she is in love with his brother Pavel.
c.
She belongs to a lower class.
d.
He is her guardian.
6: Why does Arkady feel that his uncle should be judged with special consideration?
a.
He is a war hero.
b.
He is uneducated.
c.
He has never had the positive influence of a family.
d.
He was hurt in the past by a woman.
7: What reason does Bazarov give Arkady for leaving Nikolskoe?
a.
He is tired of arguing with Pavel.
b.
He must get back to his scientific work.
c.
He has fallen in love with Madame Odinstova and she does not return his affection.
d.
He desperately wants to see his parents.
8: What is the difference between Barazov’s behavior with Arkady’s family and Arkady’s behavior with Bazarov’s?
a.
Bazarov is relaxed and friendly; Arkady is uncomfortable and aloof.
b.
Bazarov is interested but argumentative; Arkady is just argumentative.
c.
Bazarov is belligerent to everyone; Arkady is just belligerent to the father.
d.
Bazarov is critical; Arkady is considerate.
9: What event is a major step in Arkady’s separating himself from Bazarov?
a.
His riding off to visit Madame Odinstova and Katya on his own
b.
His fight with Bazarov about their mutual love of Madame Odinstova
c.
His argument with Bazarov’s father
d.
His ridicule of Bazarov’s family’s social position
10: Which character in the novel possesses the appropriate balance of romantic and practical?
a.
Bazarov
b.
Pavel
c.
Nikolai
d.
Arkady
11: What event leads to the duel between Pavel and Bazarov?
a.
Bazarov insulting Pavel
b.
Bazarov kissing Fenichka in the garden
c.
Bazarov pushing Nikolai
d.
Pavel discovering Bazarov’s feelings for Madame Odinstova
12: What is the outcome of the duel?
a.
Both men are badly injured.
b.
The men agree to end it before a shot is fired.
c.
Bazarov is grazed; Pavel is wounded slightly.
d.
Nikolai intervenes and stops it.
13: How does Bazarov die?
a.
From typhoid
b.
From an infection due to his injury at the duel
c.
By his own hand
d.
In a riding accident
14: Who says the following about Bazarov: “He is a wild animal, and you and I are domesticated.”
a.
Madame Odinstova
b.
Katya
c.
Nikolai
d.
Fenichka
15: Who says the following: “A person who stakes his whole life on the card of a woman’s love, then withers and sinks to the point of becoming incapable of anything when that card is trumped -- a person like that isn’t a man, isn’t a male.”
a.
Bazarov
b.
Pavel
c.
Arkady
d.
Madame Odinstova
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