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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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?
(a) Yelena.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sonya.
(d) The Professor.

3. ____________ once had an attack of conscience when he was operating on a patient, thinking that the patient's death was his fault.
(a) Vanya.
(b) Astrov.
(c) Telegin.
(d) The Professor.

4. Yelena says that Astrov is right, people don't just destroy forests, they also destroy ____________.
(a) Society.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Other people.
(d) Money.

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. Vanya complains that ever since ___________ and his wife arrived, the schedule has not be right around the house.

2. Who says that Astrov is perfectly welcome to stay and to wait for the Professor?

3. What does Astrov ask the worker to fetch for him before they head out the door?

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

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

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