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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A workman enters the scene and asks for _________ as they need him at the factory.
(a) The Professor.
(b) Astrov.
(c) Telegin.
(d) Vanya.

2. Who does Astrov invite to drop in on him at his small estate, and this person says that staying in the trees can not be exciting?
(a) Sonya.
(b) Maria.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Yelena.

3. Astrov talks about whether people of today will be remembered, and Marina says that _______ will remember.
(a) God.
(b) No one.
(c) She.
(d) He.

4. What does Astrov joke about during this opening scene, saying that it is oversized?
(a) Scarf.
(b) Mug.
(c) Moustache.
(d) Sweater.

5. What does Vanya's mother do as everyone else is talking during the scene after she enters?
(a) Cleans up the table.
(b) Starts making dinner.
(c) Begins to settle the accounts.
(d) Sits in a corner and reads.

Short Answer Questions

1. Astrov and Vanya both comment on the beauty of ___________ as well as on the overcoat of the Professor.

2. Yelena says the reason she and Vanya are friends is because they are both very ________.

3. When Yelena talks to Vanya about his quarreling ways, he starts talks about her ___________.

4. What does Maria say that Vanya used to have, but does not have anymore - and Vanya agrees with her?

5. ___________ interrupts Astrov's speech by saying that he still uses wood in his outhouses and fireplaces.

(see the answer key)

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