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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which female character takes snuff?
(a) Vera.
(b) Liza.
(c) Anna.
(d) Natalya.

2. Whom does Natalya call "that village Talleyrand"?
(a) Beliayev.
(b) Bolshintsov.
(c) Islayev.
(d) Shpigelski.

3. According to Shpigelski, what is the "main thing in marriage"?
(a) Fidelity.
(b) "Polite tolerance."
(c) Temperance.
(d) "A solid character."

4. According to Rakitin, which character has recently been "constantly irritated"?
(a) Natalya.
(b) Vera.
(c) Islayev.
(d) Beliayev.

5. Who sings a song in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) Kolya.
(b) Katya.
(c) Vera.
(d) Beliayev.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who initially brings up the possibility of Vera getting married?

2. According to Schaaf, what is the "thief of time"?

3. What did Beliayev pursue by climbing a tree?

4. Which character is scared of Natalya?

5. In Act 2, Part 1, who reports having burst into tears unexpectedly?

(see the answer key)

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