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Chekhov Stories
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The Lady with the Dog
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What does disease represent in The Black Monk and The Grasshopper?
Psychological turmoil
Breakdown of society
Broken families
Poor hygienic conditions
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What do many of Chekhov's protagonists experience at the end of the narratives?
Marriage
Disease
Disillusionment
Luck
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What motif does Chekhov use to explore inequality between social classes?
Disillusionment
Communication and non-communication
Death
The night sky
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What is characteristic of Chekhov's descriptions of the breakdown of aristocratic society?
Florid writing
Heavy dialogue
Ethical certainty
Moral ambivalence
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What symbols provide the reader with clues to the wealth and views of Chekhov's characters?
Flowers
Food and drink
Games
Hair color
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