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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Astrov give as his excuse for quickly leaving when Sonya enters the room?
(a) He forgot his wallet.
(b) He doesn't want to see her.
(c) He's not wearing a tie.
(d) He is supposed to make a phone call.

2. _________ admits that he is a vile man, even more so when he is drunk.
(a) Vanya.
(b) Astrov.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Telegin.

3. Who doesn't Sonya want involved in the drunken binges of Astrov?
(a) Herself.
(b) Maria.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Yelena.

4. Sonya says that _____________ has been spoiled by women all of his life.
(a) Telegin.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Astrov.

5. Who does Vanya say staggers as she walks out of her own sheer laziness?
(a) Marina.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Yelena.
(d) Maria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vanya notes that he used to idolize _________, though he does not anymore.

2. Yelena promises Sonya she really did marry the Professor for __________, in conflict with Sonya's suspicions.

3. The Professor believes that as he grows older he is becoming more ___________ to himself and to others.

4. Who used to visit the house only once a month, but now comes around every day because of Yelena?

5. What has Maria received from a writer that she likes and she shares this with the rest of the house?

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