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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Telegin bring with him as he and Astrov return home, slightly drunk?
(a) Pamphlet.
(b) Suitcase.
(c) Book.
(d) Guitar.

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

3. Who comes in to remind the Professor that he asked to see Astrov?
(a) Yelena.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Telegin.
(d) Marina.

4. What is Marina knitting when the scene opens during the first act of the play?
(a) Scarf.
(b) Sweater.
(c) Stocking.
(d) Pot holder.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Yelena says that she is a minor __________ in her husband's life, as well as feeling that way in her entire life.

2. Telegin points out that he still has __________ while his wife has nothing in her life and decisions.

3. Who makes an exclamation which keeps Telegin and Sonya stay outside?

4. What is the relationship of Telegin to Sonya during the course of this play?

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

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