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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has supposedly taken place at the beginning of Act III?
(a) The arrival of the Countess.
(b) The auction of the estate.
(c) The estate has been divided into summer cottages.
(d) The departure of Anya.

2. Why did Lyubov buy a villa?
(a) To replace the estate.
(b) To give her daughter on her wedding day.
(c) To take care of her lover who was ill.
(d) To rent it out for profit.

3. What does Lopakhin order the orchestra to do at the end of Act III?
(a) Strike up.
(b) Eat dinner.
(c) Go home.
(d) Stop playing.

4. On what date is the estate to go up for auction?
(a) September 1.
(b) July 7.
(c) May 14.
(d) August 22.

5. Which character says "I am beneath love"?
(a) Varya.
(b) Lyubov.
(c) Trofimov.
(d) Yepikhodov.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lyubov call everyone inside at the end of Act II?

2. What does Lyubov request her servants get for her after her return in Act I?

3. How much of a loan does Lopakhin say he will raise for Lyubov for his plan as he exits in Act I?

4. What does Gayev say his sister married rather than a noble in Act I?

5. What does Trofimov suggest that Anya do with the keys of the household?

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