QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW

  1. What had been the progress of the drama in Russia up to the time of Ostróvsky?
  2. How did "It Is All in the Family" make its appearance, and with what result?
  3. What especial value has the play "The Thunderstorm"?
  4. What variety of subjects are treated in Ostróvsky's plays?
  5. Why does his work rank so high?
  6. What plays by Turgéneff hold the next place to Ostróvsky's?
  7. What are the best historical novels in the Russian language?
  8. What was the character of the poetry of this period?
  9. What ballads by Polónsky have a national reputation?
  10. Give the chief events in the life of Nekrásoff.
  11. What hostile criticism have his works received?
  12. What may be said in his favor?
  13. What is the story of "Red-Nosed Frost"?
  14. What pictures of Russian society are given in "Russian Women"?
  15. How is the poet's wide knowledge shown in his poem "Who in Russia Finds Life Good"?
  16. Give an account of the eventful career of Shevtchénko.
  17. What are the noteworthy features of his poetry?