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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Vanya says that he is so __________ with himself for not making more of his life.
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Sad.

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

4. When Yelena talks to Vanya about his quarreling ways, he starts talks about her ___________.
(a) Superficiality.
(b) Feminine wiles.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Laziness.

5. Who notes that the Professor is fine as she sips her tea after Astrov points out he came to see the Professor?
(a) Marina.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Yelena.
(d) Maria.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Maria say that Vanya used to have, but does not have anymore - and Vanya agrees with her?

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

4. When Astrov is pacing by Marina, what does Marina first offer to him in order to calm him?

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

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