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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Astrov joke about during this opening scene, saying that it is oversized?
(a) Moustache.
(b) Sweater.
(c) Scarf.
(d) Mug.

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

3. Vanya says the Yelena is faithful in her marriage, but her faithfulness is _______________.
(a) Wearing away.
(b) Artificial.
(c) A duty.
(d) The truth.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. ___________ interrupts Astrov's speech by saying that he still uses wood in his outhouses and fireplaces.

2. Who becomes angry when Vanya says they have decided to live at the house?

3. When Yelena tells Vanya it's a nice day, what does Vanya say that it is a nice day to do?

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

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

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