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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act II, why does Gaev say he must go to town the following day?
(a) He has a meeting with someone who may give him a loan.
(b) He is selling cherries.
(c) He is buying the estate.
(d) He is getting married.

2. What do Charlotta's parents do for a living?
(a) Traveled and performed shows at fairs.
(b) They were serfs.
(c) They were merchants.
(d) Taught at a small school house.

3. How does Lyubov's son die?
(a) He dies from Tuberculosis.
(b) He drowns in the river.
(c) He jumps off the roof.
(d) He falls from a cherry tree.

4. What do Lyubov and Varya mention in Act II that the peasants have been complaining about?
(a) Being overworked.
(b) Picking the cherries.
(c) Being fed dried peas.
(d) The noise of the city.

5. For how many nights on the journey does Anya say she was unable to sleep in Act I?
(a) 2.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Varya?

2. Which character wears all black?

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

4. At what time does Act I begin?

5. What does Yepikhodov carry with him when he enters in Act I?

(see the answer key)

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