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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rakitin in Act 1, Part 1, where did he see Islayev earlier in the day?
(a) In the library.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) Downtown.
(d) At the dam.

2. Where did Beliayev live before coming to Natalya's house?
(a) Kiev.
(b) Moscow.
(c) St. Petersburg.
(d) Paris.

3. What is the name of the carpenter who is working on Islayev's project?
(a) Yonquil.
(b) Yermil.
(c) Belarus.
(d) Mikhail.

4. What is Schaaf carrying in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) A fishing rod.
(b) A Greek lexicon.
(c) A cello.
(d) A crossbow.

5. According to Natalya, what is one of nature's primary characteristics?
(a) A threatening demeanor.
(b) Fecundity.
(c) Unpredictability.
(d) Health.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which character did Natalya want to talk in Act 2, Part 2?

2. Natalya believes that she and Rakitin are old in comparison to whom?

3. According to Shpigelski, what is bothering Natalya in addition to her nerves?

4. Who says that talking to Rakitin is like "making lace"?

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

(see the answer key)

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