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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Lyubov do with the telegrams she receives in Act I?
2. Who is Pishchik's daughter?
3. By what nickname does Yasha call Dunyasha in Act I?
4. At what time does Act I begin?
5. What is the brooch of that Anya wears home in Act I?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Anya's character. How old is she? What color does she wear? How does she feel about her mother and sister?
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. Which character had a lover in Paris? What became of this situation?
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 Gaev's character. Who is he/she related to in the play? How? What does this character do persistently that annoys the others?
6. Describe the relationship between Varya and Lopakhin.
7. Describe Dunyasha's character. How does she dress? What is she constantly distracted by? Is she dedicated to her job?
8. Describe Firs' character. What is his position at the estate? Is he related to other characters in the play? How?
9. Who is Charlotta? What is her position in the household? How is she described physically?
10. What does Lopakhin suggest Lyubov and Gaev do with the estate? Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the plot structure of The Cherry Orchard. Where does the exposition transition into rising action? Where is the climax of the narrative? What does the reader/audience learn in the falling action and denouement of the story?
Essay Topic 2
How is Chekhov's own life reflected within The Cherry Orchard? Which character do you think reflects Chekhov's personal point of view? Why?
Essay Topic 3
How is slavery and serfdom viewed by the characters in The Cherry Orchard? How does Chekhov use symbolism to reflect serfdom/slavery in the play? What statements do you think Chekhov is making regarding slavery?
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