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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 old was Lopakhin when Lyubov helped him alleviate an injury, according to his narrative in Act I?
(a) 5.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 15.

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

3. How far is Lyubov's estate from the town?
(a) 6 miles.
(b) 22 miles.
(c) 13 miles.
(d) 3 miles.

4. On what floor does Anya describe her mother living in Paris in Act I?
(a) The fifth floor.
(b) The first floor.
(c) The third floor.
(d) The seventh floor.

5. Where does Dunyasha say Trofimov has been sleeping in Act I?
(a) In the attic.
(b) In the carriage house.
(c) In the bath house.
(d) In the servants' quarters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Anya complain about doing tricks on the train journey in Act I?

2. What does Dunyasha say they call Yepikhodov in Act I?

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

4. What is noted about Firs in Act I?

5. For how many nights on the journey does Anya say she was unable to sleep 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. 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?

3. How is Varya's character unique in the play? What role does she fulfill in the household? What is her style of dress?

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

5. What happened to Lyubov's son? How does she feel about it?

6. Describe the relationship between Varya and Lopakhin.

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

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

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

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

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