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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the women in the play describes herself as a little white bird?
(a) Olga
(b) Irina
(c) Masha
(d) Natasha

2. Who gambles again with Andrei and causes him to lose money in the process?
(a) Tusenbach
(b) Chebutykin
(c) Vershinin
(d) Olga

3. Natasha wonders if the mismatching clothes are some sort of __________.
(a) Joke
(b) Warning
(c) Blessing
(d) Omen

4. Who says that while he has a German name, he is truly Russian at heart?
(a) Andrei
(b) Solyony
(c) Tusenbach
(d) Ferapont

5. Who has resigned from the military and this is revealed to Masha by that character?
(a) Vershinin
(b) Andrei
(c) Chebutykin
(d) Tusenbach

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seems to have a hearing problem as evidenced by the need for other characters to repeat themselves?

2. Who gives Irina some crayons to play with, making her feel again like she is treated like a child?

3. What is said to be far away, though no one knows why?

4. Where would Andrei like to be a famous lecturer if he were to have his way?

5. Who is in love with Masha although it is a bit of scandal that he does?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Solyony's anger cause him to reveal?

2. Where is the entire military contingent being posted?

3. What happens a year ago to the day at the opening of the play?

4. What is Anfisa worried about after Olga talks to her?

5. Where is the first act of the play set?

6. What does Natasha search for in this scene?

7. What is the subject of Vershinin's long speech?

8. Why does Chebutykin never marry, according to him?

9. What has Andrei been chosen to do by Protopopov?

10. What is the big news that is revealed in this scene's opening?

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