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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Treplieff's mother's job?
(a) A singer.
(b) A writer.
(c) An actress.
(d) A waitress.

2. What does Arkadina say it is Nina's duty to do?
(a) Marry her son.
(b) Go on stage.
(c) Direct a play.
(d) Start a family.

3. What does Shamraeff ask Jacob to do?
(a) Raise the curtain.
(b) Set the table.
(c) Go to the shop.
(d) Find a horse.

4. What is Shamraeff's position on the estate?
(a) Butler.
(b) Manager.
(c) Footman.
(d) Poacher.

5. Who does Sorin say has never liked him?
(a) Children.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Men.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character criticizes Treplieff's play?

2. What does Dorn say destroys the individual?

3. Why is Nina late?

4. What does Sorin drink with his dinner?

5. What season does Arkadina say she is usually insulted in?

(see the answer key)

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