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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vanya complains that ever since ___________ and his wife arrived, the schedule has not be right around the house.
(a) Telegin.
(b) Professor.
(c) Anton.
(d) Astrov.

2. Vanya says that he is so __________ with himself for not making more of his life.
(a) Angry.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Sad.

3. What is Marina knitting when the scene opens during the first act of the play?
(a) Pot holder.
(b) Scarf.
(c) Sweater.
(d) Stocking.

4. Astrov and Vanya both comment on the beauty of ___________ as well as on the overcoat of the Professor.
(a) Sonya.
(b) Marina.
(c) Yelena.
(d) Maria.

5. Who gets offended when Yelena calls him by the wrong name, though he's at the table with her each day?
(a) Telegin.
(b) Astrov.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Marina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Professor wearing when he enters the scene with his wife?

2. What does Maria say that Vanya used to have, but does not have anymore - and Vanya agrees with her?

3. Telegin points out that he still has __________ while his wife has nothing in her life and decisions.

4. What is the country in which this play, "Uncle Vanya," is set?

5. When Astrov is pacing by Marina, what does Marina first offer to him in order to calm him?

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