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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of life does Treplieff think his mother leads?
(a) A fun life.
(b) An ugly life.
(c) A stupid life.
(d) A serious life.

3. What does Arkadina want to listen to?
(a) The play.
(b) The singing.
(c) The radio.
(d) The television.

4. Who does Trepleff say watches Nina closely?
(a) Her brothers.
(b) Her mother and stepfather.
(c) Her cousins.
(d) Her father and sister.

5. Which character criticizes Treplieff's play?
(a) Arkadina.
(b) Nina.
(c) Slava.
(d) Alexander.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sorin want Masha's father to leave unchained?

2. Who is 55-years-old?

3. Why is Treplieff's play so hard to act in?

4. What does Boris say he loves doing?

5. What does Sorin say Arkadina should not handle so roughly?

(see the answer key)

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