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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Vanya says the Yelena is faithful in her marriage, but her faithfulness is _______________.
(a) Wearing away.
(b) Artificial.
(c) A duty.
(d) The truth.

2. Who says that Astrov is perfectly welcome to stay and to wait for the Professor?
(a) Sonya.
(b) Maria.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Yelena.

3. Yelena pleads with her husband to ______________ during this confrontation.
(a) Have a heart.
(b) Leave.
(c) Apologize.
(d) Leave her.

4. What does Sonya point out has gone cold on them as they were speaking?
(a) Fire.
(b) Tea.
(c) Evening.
(d) Dinner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the country in which this play, "Uncle Vanya," is set?

2. What does Vanya come in to announce is going to happen during this second act?

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

4. Who does Yelena admit to being interested in as she and Sonya talk about relationships?

5. What is heard offstage as the Professor goes to talk with Vanya?

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