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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Arkadina say she is not?
(a) The Virgin Mary.
(b) Jove.
(c) Peter.
(d) Mary Magdelene.

2. What does Treplieff say frightens his mother to death?
(a) The magazines.
(b) The cinema.
(c) The newspapers.
(d) The theater.

3. What does Arkadina say she smells?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Petrol.
(c) Gas.
(d) Sulphur.

4. What does the dog so when it is chained up?
(a) Whines.
(b) Barks.
(c) Howls.
(d) Sniffles.

5. What does Trigorin say he is left behind like?
(a) A seagull.
(b) A crow.
(c) A peasant.
(d) A soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What 1973 play does Shamraeff mention?

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

3. What would Nina devote her whole life to if she was a writer?

4. Where does Sorin say it is pleasanter to live?

5. What does Masha say happiness does not depend on?

(see the answer key)

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