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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ultimately, Astrov believes the downfall of society is being caused by ____________.
(a) Selfishness.
(b) Women.
(c) Himself.
(d) Love.

2. ________ tells the Professor to stop being so difficult at this point of the play.
(a) Sonya.
(b) Astrov.
(c) Maria.
(d) Yelena.

3. What is the second thing that Marina offers to Astrov in order to calm his nerves?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Opium.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Valium.

4. Sonya says that it's a shame that she's not __________ as she is so in love with Astrov.
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Independent.
(c) Married.
(d) Single.

5. Vanya says that he is so __________ with himself for not making more of his life.
(a) Angry.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Sad.
(d) Disappointed.

Short Answer Questions

1. ________ tells Sonya he will not listen to any phone calls from the Professor anymore.

2. Who does Sonya ask for help in relation to getting the attention of Astrov?

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

4. Who has asked everyone to gather for some kind of announcement, according to Vanya?

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

(see the answer key)

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