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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time is the train that Lopakhin is catching in Act I?
(a) 4:00.
(b) 2:00.
(c) 5:00.
(d) 7:00.

2. What is Lyubov's greatest flaw?
(a) Abusing the servants.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Spending money recklessly.
(d) Overeating.

3. Which character leads Lopakhin from the drawing room in Act III?
(a) Pishchik.
(b) Lyobov.
(c) Gaev.
(d) Varya.

4. How much money does Pishchik ask to borrow in Act I?
(a) 240 rubles.
(b) 140 rubles.
(c) 100 rubles.
(d) 1,200 rubles.

5. What effect comes from having the railway closer to the estate?
(a) It will make selling the cherries more convenient.
(b) It means that Lyubov can marry the stationmaster.
(c) It means that Gaev can travel to and from work.
(d) It will be easier to lease out summer cottages.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many nights on the journey does Anya say she was unable to sleep in Act I?

2. Who keeps sending telegrams to Lyubov?

3. At what time of day does Act II take place?

4. How old is Varya?

5. How old does Trofimov claim to be?

(see the answer key)

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