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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vanya notes that he used to idolize _________, though he does not anymore.
(a) Karl Marx.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Josef Stalin.
(d) Astrov.

2. What has Maria received from a writer that she likes and she shares this with the rest of the house?
(a) A phone call.
(b) A personal letter.
(c) A pamphlet.
(d) A picture.

3. Sonya sends Marina off to deal with some of the _____________.
(a) The salespeople.
(b) Other servants.
(c) Other men.
(d) Workers.

4. What does the Professor want to buy with the money he will make off selling the estate?
(a) Stocks and a small villa in the city.
(b) An island.
(c) A new office.
(d) Nothing.

5. What is the relationship of Telegin to Sonya during the course of this play?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Godfather.
(c) Father.
(d) Spouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants to know when Astrov will be back from the work issue he needs to handle?

2. Astrov returns, now wearing a __________ and a tie when Sonya tells him to have a drink.

3. Yelena says that she is a minor __________ in her husband's life, as well as feeling that way in her entire life.

4. Ultimately, Astrov believes the downfall of society is being caused by ____________.

5. Sonya says there are a lot of things she could do if she felt like it: work on the __________, visit the sick, etc.

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