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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Beliayev pursue by climbing a tree?
(a) A squirrel.
(b) A kite.
(c) A fly baseball.
(d) A bird.

2. In Act 2, Part 1, who reports having burst into tears unexpectedly?
(a) Islayev.
(b) Vera.
(c) Natalya.
(d) Rakitin.

3. What was Dufour's country of origin?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

4. Who plans to be Natalya's partner in "educating" Beliayev?
(a) Rakitin.
(b) Islayev.
(c) Liza.
(d) Shpigelski.

5. According to Islayev, what object is "like a miniature tornado"?
(a) The conveyor belt.
(b) The kitchen whisk.
(c) The winnowing fan.
(d) The ceiling fan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does Shpigelski call grandmother?

2. Rakitin states that he is "like wax in your hands" to whom?

3. Who sings a song in Act 2, Part 1?

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

5. To whom does Shpigelski prescribe "little white pills"?

(see the answer key)

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