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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Akadina say she never likes to look into?
(a) Someone's bedroom.
(b) The future.
(c) A book.
(d) The past.

3. What blows behind the stage?
(a) A trumpet.
(b) A cello.
(c) A trombone.
(d) A horn.

4. What would Nina devote her whole life to if she was a writer?
(a) The truth.
(b) The Russian people.
(c) Science.
(d) The rights of women.

5. What is Dorn's first name?
(a) Constance.
(b) Ivan.
(c) Eugene.
(d) Alexander.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Arkadina say she is not?

2. What is the title of the book Arkadina is reading?

3. What does Trigorin say he is left behind like?

4. Why does Nina say she cannot understand Treplieff?

5. Who does Nina say writes beautiful stories?

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