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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. Trofimov suggests that Lyubov do what?
2. Whom does Varya chase from the estate in Act III?
3. What does Lyobov call Trofmiov that insults him, causing him to storm out in Act III?
4. Which character says, "If you run with the pack, you can bark or not, but at least wag your tail"?
5. To whom does Lyubov want Lopakhin to marry?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the emotional state of Lopakhim in Act III? Why?
2. Who is involved in a "love triangle" in the play? How?
3. Who is Deriganov? How does he/she play into the plot?
4. What is the emotional state of Lyubov at the end of Act III? Why?
5. How does Varya feel about Yepikhodov? What does she do to show her feelings?
6. Describe the setting of Act II. What characters are in the opening of the scene, and what are they doing?
7. Which character is the most "socialist?" How?
8. Who is the comic relief in the play? How does this play out?
9. What is the emotional state of Lyubov at the beginning of Act III? Why?
10. What is the relationship between Yasha and Dunyasha?
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
Discuss the settings in The Cherry Orchard. What does the setting of each act represent within the play? Why are there setting changes? What themes are revealed through the surroundings in the play?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the character arcs of the main characters in The Cherry Orchard. How have these characters changed from the beginning of the play to the end? What has incurred these changes? Do you think the characters have improved their situations? Why or why not?
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