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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Dunyasha say Trofimov has been sleeping in Act I?
2. Who does Anya complain about doing tricks on the train journey in Act I?
3. Who did Trofimov tutor?
4. What is the brooch of that Anya wears home in Act I?
5. How much of a loan does Lopakhin say he will raise for Lyubov for his plan as he exits in Act I?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Varya's character unique in the play? What role does she fulfill in the household? What is her style of dress?
2. What does Lopakhin suggest Lyubov and Gaev do with the estate? Why?
3. Describe Dunyasha's character. How does she dress? What is she constantly distracted by? Is she dedicated to her job?
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. Who is Charlotta? What is her position in the household? How is she described physically?
7. Which character had a lover in Paris? What became of this situation?
8. Describe the relationship between Varya and Lopakhin.
9. Describe Firs' character. What is his position at the estate? Is he related to other characters in the play? How?
10. Describe Gaev's character. Who is he/she related to in the play? How? What does this character do persistently that annoys the others?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How is slavery and serfdom viewed by the characters in The Cherry Orchard? How does Chekhov use symbolism to reflect serfdom/slavery in the play? What statements do you think Chekhov is making regarding slavery?
Essay Topic 2
Chekhov chose to title this play, The Cherry Orchard: A Comedy in Four Acts. Why did he title it a comedy? What comedic elements does he employ within the play? What tragic elements are there?
Essay Topic 3
How is Chekhov's own life reflected within The Cherry Orchard? Which character do you think reflects Chekhov's personal point of view? Why?
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