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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 late was the arrival of the train that Lyubov and her entourage took home?
(a) Nine hours late.
(b) Six hours late.
(c) Two hours late.
(d) One hour late.

2. What does Lyubov request her servants get for her after her return in Act I?
(a) Kvass.
(b) Tea.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Coffee.

3. What game does Gayev repeatedly talk about in the play?
(a) Billiards.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Poker.
(d) Dominos.

4. When does Varya say the estate will be sold in Act I?
(a) July.
(b) September.
(c) May.
(d) August.

5. Who attempts to kiss Charlotta's hand but is denied in Act I?
(a) Anya.
(b) Yasha.
(c) Lopakhin.
(d) Gayev.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far is Lyubov's estate from the town?

2. What was Lopakhin doing before he fell asleep in the opening of Act I?

3. At what time does Act I begin?

4. Who is the footman that Anya describes in Act I?

5. Who takes Lyubov's pills from her in Act I?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe Firs' character. What is his position at the estate? Is he related to other characters in the play? How?

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

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

8. 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?

9. Who is the owner of the estate? What are the primary faults and/or character flaws of this character? Where has this character been prior to the beginning of the play? Why?

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

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