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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 is Lopakhin taking a train in Act I?
2. How often does Lopakhin claim the cherry orchard bears fruit in Act I?
3. What does Lyubov do with the telegrams she receives in Act I?
4. At what time does Act I begin?
5. On what floor does Anya describe her mother living in Paris in Act I?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Gaev's character. Who is he/she related to in the play? How? What does this character do persistently that annoys the others?
2. What happened to Lyubov's son? How does she feel about it?
3. How is Lopakhin's character different than that of Firs? How are they alike?
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 Dunyasha's character. How does she dress? What is she constantly distracted by? Is she dedicated to her job?
6. Describe the relationship between Varya and Lopakhin.
7. What does Lopakhin suggest Lyubov and Gaev do with the estate? Why?
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. What events led to Lyubov leaving the estate? When did she leave?
10. Describe Firs' character. What is his position at the estate? Is he related to other characters in the play? How?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the characters of Firs and Yasha. How are they related? What is the difference of these two characters' attitudes toward the other characters in the play? How do they show these differences? Physically, are they similar? How are they alike? How are they different?
Essay Topic 2
The Cherry Orchard is set in Russia just after the turn of the twentieth century and explores the theme of social upheaval. How does Chekhov's play represent the changing social climate in Russia? What characters in particular reinforce this theme? How does the playwright use symbolism, imagery, and setting to reflect this theme?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the concepts of realism versus romanticism in The Cherry Orchard. Which character(s) do you think are the most logical in the play? Which are the most illogical? How?
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