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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long does Varya say Firs has been mumbling in Act I?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 3 years.

2. Where is Lopakhin taking a train in Act I?
(a) Moscow.
(b) Paris.
(c) Kharkov.
(d) London.

3. What irritates Lyubov and Gaev upon their entrance in Act II, prompting them to send Yasha away?
(a) Yasha's magic tricks.
(b) Yasha's dancing.
(c) Yasha's cigar smoke.
(d) Yasha's guitar playing.

4. What does Trofimov say he will always be in Act I?
(a) A student.
(b) A poet.
(c) A cad.
(d) A lover.

5. What does Gayev repeatedly put into his mouth?
(a) Cigars.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Roasted nuts.
(d) Sugar candy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character declares, "All of Russia is our orchard"?

2. In what month does the play open?

3. Who arrives at the estate near the end of Act II?

4. Who is Varya afraid will "fall in love"?

5. What is the setting for Act II?

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