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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. ____________ says that even though his wife ran off and left him, he is still faithful to her and to their children.
(a) Vanya.
(b) Astrov.
(c) Telegin.
(d) The Professor.

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

3. Yelena says that Astrov is right, people don't just destroy forests, they also destroy ____________.
(a) Society.
(b) Other people.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Money.

4. Yelena points out that __________ is obviously in love with Astrov, but she is too shy to talk to him about it.
(a) Marina.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sonya.
(d) She.

5. Yelena, it is said, married the Professor when he was already _________.
(a) Old.
(b) Bored.
(c) Set in his ways.
(d) Done with love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Astrov becomes lost in a memory of the community in which there was an epidemic of ___________.

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

3. Astrov says that he drinks because __________ is a dull, stupid, dirty business.

4. Who does Astrov invite to drop in on him at his small estate, and this person says that staying in the trees can not be exciting?

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

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