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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Andrei propose marriage in the end of the scene, almost spontaneously?
(a) Olga
(b) Natasha
(c) Irina
(d) Anfisa

2. Who says she comes from a family that has always despised work?
(a) Olga
(b) Masha
(c) Irina
(d) Natasha

3. Who gives Irina a book detailing the history of the school where her sister teaches?
(a) Masha
(b) Tusenbach
(c) Kulygin
(d) Chebutykin

4. Who is suddenly embarrassed when the count of people seems to indicate there are lovers at the table?
(a) Andrei
(b) Masha
(c) Irina
(d) Natasha

5. Who is searching to ensure no servants leave candles burning?
(a) Masha
(b) Olga
(c) Natasha
(d) Irina

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago did the family leave Moscow to come to the provincial area where they are now settled?

2. What is heard as the characters are speaking during this second part of the Act 1?

3. Solyony jokes that _______ is made of cockroaches.

4. Where do Irina and Olga want to be by the fall in terms of their living situation?

5. Who says that while he has a German name, he is truly Russian at heart?

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