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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Astrov says that he drinks because __________ is a dull, stupid, dirty business.
(a) Marriage.
(b) School.
(c) Life.
(d) Family.

2. Whose silence is interpreted to mean that Astrov said that he wouldn't be coming back?
(a) Vanya.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Yelena.

3. When Astrov is pacing by Marina, what does Marina first offer to him in order to calm him?
(a) Water.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Tea.
(d) Coffee.

4. Who becomes angry when Vanya says they have decided to live at the house?
(a) Marina.
(b) Telegin.
(c) Sonya.
(d) The Professor.

5. _________ admits that he is a vile man, even more so when he is drunk.
(a) Astrov.
(b) Vanya.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Telegin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Yelena and Sonya share together as a way to celebrate their new friendship?

2. What does Telegin bring with him as he and Astrov return home, slightly drunk?

3. Sonya says that it's a shame that she's not __________ as she is so in love with Astrov.

4. Astrov says that his work shows a clear picture of decline brought by _____________, by ignorance, and by a total lack of awareness.

5. Who decides to comfort Sonya, who is almost in tears during this scene?

(see the answer key)

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