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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Astrov reminds ___________ that he is there to see the Professor, who called for the doctor the day before.
(a) Vanya.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Yelena.

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

3. When Yelena tells Vanya it's a nice day, what does Vanya say that it is a nice day to do?
(a) Shoot someone.
(b) Get a job.
(c) Hang one's self.
(d) Go for a walk.

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

5. Yelena suggests that being with Vanya would ____________ as Vanya just wants to possess her.
(a) Destroy her.
(b) Lead to children.
(c) Help her.
(d) Bore her.

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. Where does the Professor want his tea sent as he has a lot of work to do?

3. Yelena, it is said, married the Professor when he was already _________.

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

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

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