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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Yelena says the reason she and Vanya are friends is because they are both very ________.
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Dull.
(c) Angry.
(d) Educated.

3. What does Sonya point out has gone cold on them as they were speaking?
(a) Fire.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Tea.
(d) Evening.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Sonya talks about how Astrov feels that where __________ are well-tended, the people are more artisitic.

3. Astrov and Vanya both comment on the beauty of ___________ as well as on the overcoat of the Professor.

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. Yelena points out that __________ is obviously in love with Astrov, but she is too shy to talk to him about it.

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