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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the second thing that Marina offers to Astrov in order to calm his nerves?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Valium.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Opium.

2. Sonya talks about how Astrov feels that where __________ are well-tended, the people are more artisitic.
(a) Museums.
(b) Forests.
(c) Books.
(d) Children.

3. Telegin points out that he still has __________ while his wife has nothing in her life and decisions.
(a) Money.
(b) Pride.
(c) Peace.
(d) Love.

4. _________ complains about how there is nothing else to talk about, nothing new to talk about.
(a) Vanya.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Telegin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. ____________ says that even though his wife ran off and left him, he is still faithful to her and to their children.

2. What does Sonya reveal that the Astrov does every year and that he has been recognized for doing?

3. Vanya says the Yelena is faithful in her marriage, but her faithfulness is _______________.

4. Yelena says the reason she and Vanya are friends is because they are both very ________.

5. A workman enters the scene and asks for _________ as they need him at the factory.

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