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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. Who tells Kleshtch that Anna is dead?

2. There were two characters that played checkers. Which name below names one of the characters playing checkers?

3. What is the first set of?

4. How is the lighting of the opening act?

5. Who dismisses Satine's story as superficial?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Luka say when Pepel asks him if there is a God?

2. Where does Luka announce that he is leaving to, and why?

3. How did Luka's second story end?

4. What does Nastya admit at the beginning of the fourth act?

5. What does Luka say about Nastya's story?

6. What is Natasha's response to Pepel and what does Luka say about it?

7. What happens with Kleshtch in the second act?

8. What does Satine say in the longest speech?

9. Who likes to tease Nastya and what does he tease her about?

10. What does Pepel profess to Natasha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Pepel make it known that he appears to not believe that Luka tells the truth? Give specific examples. Why, then, do you think Pepel starts asking Luka about God?

Essay Topic 2

A lot of details about the opening set are given by the writer. Describe the opening set. Analyze how this set plays a major role in setting the mood for the play. How does this set complement the characters of the play?

Essay Topic 3

Write about the exchange between Vassilisa and Pepel and the exchange they had in the second act. What is Vassilisa's initial question to Pepel and what is his response? What business arrangement does she propose to him? Does Pepel accept it?

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