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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Part 3, Natalya insists that she is not "annoyed" with Beliayev but rather what?

2. To whom did Beliayev write a note of farewell?

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

4. At the end of Act 3, Part 2, Natalya states that she will "never survive this" without whom?

5. Under what type of tree were Vera and Natalya strolling before entering the scene in Act 5, Part 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the passageway and the type of events that occur there.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of fruit in the play, and offer at least one other example of an object that has some significance.

Essay Topic 3

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

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