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

Short Answer Questions

1. Within how much time does Liza plan to respond to Shpigelski's proposal?

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

3. According to Liza in Act 4, Part 1, which character "took dinner alone in her room"?

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

5. What weather is occurring in Act 4, Part 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the cultural view of marriage in the play. Which characters act within the cultural expectations regarding marriage? Which ones do not? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of jealousy in the play.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship of Katya and Matvey and how it parallels the relationships of other characters.

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