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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the last character in the play to decide to leave the household?

2. Who finds Natalya and Rakitin talking in Act 4, Part 3?

3. According to Shpigelski, what city influenced the style of the storeroom?

4. Natalya expects that Beliayev would feel which emotion if he remained in her house, after knowing that she loves him?

5. Who does Shpigelski state is "soft putty"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of Katya and the setting in which she has a modicum of control.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Natalya's tendency to manipulate others, and then compare it with what happens when Vera manipulates her.

Essay Topic 3

Contrast Natalya's "cunning" with Beliayev's honesty and straightforward demeanor.

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