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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes in to open the window and let in the fresh air that blows after the storm?
(a) Vanya.
(b) Telegin.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Yelena.

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

3. Who asks Telegin to begin playing music, though he is quickly told not to by another character?
(a) Yelena.
(b) Vanya.
(c) Astrov.
(d) Sonya.

4. Astrov says that he drinks because __________ is a dull, stupid, dirty business.
(a) School.
(b) Life.
(c) Family.
(d) Marriage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. _________ complains about how there is nothing else to talk about, nothing new to talk about.

2. Astrov reminds ___________ that he is there to see the Professor, who called for the doctor the day before.

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

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

5. 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?

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