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The Fountain of Bakhchisarai by Alexander Pushkin Word Scramble

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The Fountain of Bakhchisarai by Alexander Pushkin is a classic work of Russian literature that tells the tragic story of love, betrayal, and revenge in the Crimean Khanate. To immerse yourself in the world of this epic poem, try out our word scramble game!

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms from the poem
  • No time limit, but limited number of moves
  • Use spells to get extra moves
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Bakhchisarai
The setting of the poem, a palace in Crimea where the Khan of Crimea lives.
Khan
The ruler or leader of a khanate, in this case the Khan of Crimea.
Harem
The living quarters reserved for women in a Muslim household, in this case the harem of the Khan.
Tatar
An ethnic group native to Crimea and other parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Crimea
A peninsula in the Black Sea, historically known for its strategic importance and diverse population.
Slave
A person who is owned by another person and forced to work or serve them, as in the case of Maria, the captured Polish princess in the poem.
Love
A strong feeling of affection and attachment towards another person, as seen in the romantic relationship between Maria and the young Tatar warrior in the poem.
Betrayal
The act of being disloyal or unfaithful to someone, as in the betrayal of Maria by the Khan's favorite slave, Zarema.
Jealousy
The feeling of resentment or envy towards someone else's success or possessions, as seen in Zarema's jealousy towards Maria and her relationship with the Tatar warrior.
Revenge
The act of retaliating against someone for a perceived wrong or injury, as in Zarema's plan to seek revenge on Maria for her perceived role in Zarema's suffering.
Tragedy
A dramatic work that presents a serious or sorrowful event, often ending in the downfall of a main character, as in the tragic fate of Maria and the Tatar warrior in the poem.

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