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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Treplieff's play so hard to act in?
(a) It has to be performed in the dark.
(b) It has no living characters.
(c) It is cliched.
(d) The dialogue is hard to speak.

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

3. Who does Nina say writes beautiful stories?
(a) Simon.
(b) Sorin.
(c) Trigorin.
(d) Peter.

4. Which of the following animals does Nina not mention in her monologue?
(a) Lions.
(b) Stags.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Geese.

5. What Shakespeare play does Arkandina quote from?
(a) Hamlet.
(b) The Merchant of Venice.
(c) Midsummer Night's Dream.
(d) Macbeth.

6. Where does Sorin say it is pleasanter to live?
(a) The town.
(b) The mountains.
(c) The city.
(d) The countryside.

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

8. What is the title of the book Arkadina is reading?
(a) The Golden Arm.
(b) The Idiot.
(c) On the Water.
(d) Under the Bridge.

9. What does Treplieff lay by Nina's feet?
(a) A dead seagull.
(b) A dead fish.
(c) A dead snake.
(d) A dead sparrow.

10. What does Arkadina say it is a crime for Nina to do?
(a) Marry young.
(b) Marry a no good writer like her son.
(c) Act in such an awful play.
(d) Hide herself in the countryside.

11. What does Pauline say she is tortured by?
(a) The devil.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Love.

12. What can Masha not return to Medviedenko?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His affection.
(c) His keys.
(d) His hate.

13. What is Treplieff carrying along with the seagull?
(a) A book.
(b) A knife.
(c) A gun.
(d) A newspaper.

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

15. What does Nina say it is strange seeing a famous author doing?
(a) Sailing.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Crying.
(d) Writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Aradina want to travel to?

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

3. What does Nina say Boris has been spoiled by?

4. Where does Shamraeff rememebr Silva singing?

5. What is Treplieff's mother's job?

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