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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of a loan does Lopakhin say he will raise for Lyubov for his plan as he exits in Act I?
(a) 10,000 rubles.
(b) 25,000 rubles.
(c) 100,000 rubles.
(d) 50,000 rubles.

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

3. What is the brooch of that Anya wears home in Act I?
(a) A dog.
(b) A bird.
(c) A flower.
(d) A bee.

4. Who does Anya complain about doing tricks on the train journey in Act I?
(a) Gayev.
(b) Charlotta.
(c) Lyubov.
(d) Firs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Lopakhin claim the cherry orchard bears fruit in Act I?

2. Where is Act I set?

3. How long ago does Gayev say the bookcase was made in Act I?

4. When did Anya and her mother depart from the estate?

5. What noise does Anya complain about as she retires to bed in Act I?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Dunyasha's character. How does she dress? What is she constantly distracted by? Is she dedicated to her job?

2. What does Lopakhin suggest Lyubov and Gaev do with the estate? Why?

3. Describe Yasha's character. What is his/her age? What is his/her demeanor? How does he/she relate to other characters in the play?

4. Describe Gaev's character. Who is he/she related to in the play? How? What does this character do persistently that annoys the others?

5. How is Lopakhin's character different than that of Firs? How are they alike?

6. Who is Charlotta? What is her position in the household? How is she described physically?

7. Describe Anya's character. How old is she? What color does she wear? How does she feel about her mother and sister?

8. Describe the relationship between Varya and Lopakhin.

9. Which character had a lover in Paris? What became of this situation?

10. What events led to Lyubov leaving the estate? When did she leave?

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