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Scaffolded/Short-Answer Essay Questions
Student Prompt: Write a short (1-3 paragraph) response using one of the below bulleted outlines. Cite details from the story over the course of your response that serve as examples and support.
1. Tolstoy presents a dichotomous relationship in Part IV between the older and younger generations of the same household. One of the topics discussed in this Part is the division of households, as well as the concern for the behavior of younger generations. Analyze this conversation, addressing the following questions:
2. Throughout the story, Brekhunov reflects with satisfaction upon his possession of material goods and wealth. One of his concerns is the inheritance that he will leave to his heir.
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