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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is pushing the baby carriage in the background?

2. Who does Olga suggest the answer to #132 marry in order to be happy?

3. Andrei ask for a key to _________ because saying he has lost his.

4. Who cries out, asking where his past has gone and where his hopes have disappeared?

5. Who wants to get rid of Anfisa, calling her someone who is unnecessary since this character does all the work around the house anyway?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Faith is something that also pervades this play, showing up in moments where the characters feel they have to persevere as they believe in something better.

Part 1: How do the male characters in this play experience or share their ideas of faith with each other and with the reader/viewer?

Part 2: How do the female characters in this play experience or share their ideas of faith with each other and with the reader/viewer?

Part 3: What does this play seem to offer about faith? Is it a worthwhile thing or something that only leads to disappointment? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Solyony is aggressive in his profession of love for Irina, but the reader gets the sense that this may not be as honest as it seems.

Part 1: In what ways does Solyony profess his love for Irina?

Part 2: Do you believe Solyony really loves Irina? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Solyony is capable of love? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of celebration seems to be one that doesn't necessarily bring joy to the characters.

Part 1: Describe the celebrations that take place in this play.

Part 2: What causes these celebrations to be less than celebratory?

Part 3: Do you think the characters want to have celebrations and joy in their lives? Why or why not?

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