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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the other man that Telegin's wife was seeing at one point?
(a) He married her.
(b) He left her.
(c) He died.
(d) No one knows.

2. When Yelena tells Vanya it's a nice day, what does Vanya say that it is a nice day to do?
(a) Get a job.
(b) Shoot someone.
(c) Hang one's self.
(d) Go for a walk.

3. What does Sonya reveal that the Astrov does every year and that he has been recognized for doing?
(a) Giving money to the poor.
(b) Planting new trees.
(c) Open his home to orphans.
(d) Feeding people.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Astrov reminds ___________ that he is there to see the Professor, who called for the doctor the day before.

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

3. Astrov and Vanya both comment on the beauty of ___________ as well as on the overcoat of the Professor.

4. Who makes an exclamation which keeps Telegin and Sonya stay outside?

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

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