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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What theater did Nina make her debut at?

2. Who have Nina's father and stepfather hired to keep Nina away from their estate?

3. Who dies Arkadina think that Constantine is jealous of?

4. What did Medviedenko think he heard in the theater the previous night?

5. Where does Nina want to travel to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the time period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Pick two characters from the play and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between a character driven play and a plot driven play? How does Chekhov develop his characters to create a story? What are the main elements of a character driven story?

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