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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Nina late?
(a) She has hurt her foot,
(b) She had to stay back at school.
(c) She was ill.
(d) She had to beg her father to let her come.

2. Which character does Arkadina say is a celebrity?
(a) Simon.
(b) Peter.
(c) Constantine.
(d) Boris.

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

4. Who does Treplieff say he loves?
(a) His mother.
(b) Nina.
(c) Peter.
(d) Masha.

5. What will happen at 8.30 pm?
(a) The guests will arrive.
(b) The play will finish.
(c) The play will start.
(d) Dinner will be served.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arkadina say it is a crime for Nina to do?

2. What is Dorn's job?

3. What does Arkadina want her son to spare her?

4. What does Paulina tell Dorn to put back on?

5. Which of the following animals does Nina not mention in her monologue?

(see the answer key)

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