2. How many rubles per year does Lopakhin suggest Lyubov will make off rent with his plan in Act I?
(a) 200,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 35,000.
(d) 25,000.

3. How long ago does Gayev say the bookcase was made in Act I?
(a) 50 years ago.
(b) 150 years ago.
(c) 100 years ago.
(d) 200 years ago.

4. Who attempts to kiss Charlotta's hand but is denied in Act I?
(a) Yasha.
(b) Lopakhin.
(c) Anya.
(d) Gayev.

5. What does Charlotta say her dog eats in Act I?
(a) Nuts.
(b) Steak.
(c) Cat food.
(d) Potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dunyasha break when Yasha startles her in Act I?

2. How late was the arrival of the train that Lyubov and her entourage took home?

3. What does Lopakhin tell Dunyasha she dresses like in Act I?

4. Where is Act I set?

5. What game does Gayev repeatedly talk about in the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which character had a lover in Paris? What became of this situation?

2. Describe Yasha's character. What is his/her age? What is his/her demeanor? How does he/she relate to other characters in the play?

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

4. Who is the owner of the estate? What are the primary faults and/or character flaws of this character? Where has this character been prior to the beginning of the play? Why?

5. Describe Firs' character. What is his position at the estate? Is he related to other characters in the play? How?

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

7. What events led to Lyubov leaving the estate? When did she leave?

8. Who is Charlotta? What is her position in the household? How is she described physically?

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

10. What happened to Lyubov's son? How does she feel about it?

(see the answer keys)

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