The Cherry Orchard | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Act 2

1. Describe Dunyasha's character. How does she dress? What is she constantly distracted by? Is she dedicated to her job?

2. How is Lopakhin's character different than that of Firs? How are they alike?

3. Describe Anya's character. How old is she? What color does she wear? How does she feel about her mother and sister?

4. How is Varya's character unique in the play? What role does she fulfill in the household? What is her style of dress?

5. Trofimov is a character who speaks about philosophical...
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