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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Beliayev's forgiveness in Act 4, Part 2?

2. Who received a note from Natalya written in pencil?

3. Who first suggests that Beliayev leave?

4. As Beliayev and Natalya discuss in Act 4, Part 3, when does Beliayev plan to leave?

5. To whom did Natalya intend to marry Vera?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of foreshadowing in the play, using specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Explain in detail how Natalya's fickleness regarding Bolshintsov and Vera affects the course of events.

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