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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Astrov is pacing by Marina, what does Marina first offer to him in order to calm him?
(a) Water.
(b) Tea.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Coffee.

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

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

4. What is the Professor wearing when he enters the scene with his wife?
(a) Swimming trunks.
(b) Black overcoat.
(c) A tuxedo.
(d) Blue jeans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Yelena says that Astrov is right, people don't just destroy forests, they also destroy ____________.

2. Astrov talks about whether people of today will be remembered, and Marina says that _______ will remember.

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

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

5. Who says that Astrov is perfectly welcome to stay and to wait for the Professor?

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