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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vanya notes that he used to idolize _________, though he does not anymore.
(a) Josef Stalin.
(b) Astrov.
(c) Karl Marx.
(d) The Professor.

2. Astrov talks to Sonya and tells her that he sees his life as a dark ___________.
(a) Ship.
(b) Train.
(c) Cave.
(d) Forest.

3. What does Astrov joke about during this opening scene, saying that it is oversized?
(a) Moustache.
(b) Sweater.
(c) Mug.
(d) Scarf.

4. Who does the Professor think actually finds him the most offensive of anyone?
(a) Vanya.
(b) Yelena.
(c) Telegin.
(d) Astrov.

5. A workman enters the scene and asks for _________ as they need him at the factory.
(a) Telegin.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Astrov.
(d) Vanya.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vanya says that Yelena is his __________ which is why he is so miserable.

2. Vanya says the Yelena is faithful in her marriage, but her faithfulness is _______________.

3. Who does Yelena say has real talent and a real vision, and that he must be cared for?

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

5. ____________ once had an attack of conscience when he was operating on a patient, thinking that the patient's death was his fault.

(see the answer key)

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