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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vanya thinks the Professor writes books about _________ without knowing anything about it.
(a) History.
(b) Art.
(c) Politics.
(d) Math.

2. What does Astrov ask the worker to fetch for him before they head out the door?
(a) Tea.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Coffee.
(d) A hot dinner.

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

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

5. What is the country in which this play, "Uncle Vanya," is set?
(a) China.
(b) Russia.
(c) United States.
(d) Japan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who notes that the Professor is fine as she sips her tea after Astrov points out he came to see the Professor?

2. What has Maria received from a writer that she likes and she shares this with the rest of the house?

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

4. What does Astrov joke about during this opening scene, saying that it is oversized?

5. Sonya sends Marina off to deal with some of the _____________.

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