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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Yelena points out that __________ is obviously in love with Astrov, but she is too shy to talk to him about it.
(a) She.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Marina.

2. When Yelena tells Vanya it's a nice day, what does Vanya say that it is a nice day to do?
(a) Hang one's self.
(b) Go for a walk.
(c) Shoot someone.
(d) Get a job.

3. Vanya thinks the Professor writes books about _________ without knowing anything about it.
(a) History.
(b) Politics.
(c) Art.
(d) Math.

4. Astrov admits to Vanya that he came back to the house in order to see which character?
(a) Yelena.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Marina.
(d) Maria.

5. Vanya notes that he and _________ have slaved for the Professor to keep the farm running profitably.
(a) Yelena.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Marina.

6. What does Vanya come in to announce is going to happen during this second act?
(a) A storm.
(b) A new baby.
(c) A soldier visit.
(d) A tax audit.

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

8. Astrov reminds ___________ that he is there to see the Professor, who called for the doctor the day before.
(a) Maria.
(b) Vanya.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Yelena.

9. Who becomes angry when Vanya says they have decided to live at the house?
(a) Marina.
(b) Telegin.
(c) Sonya.
(d) The Professor.

10. Yelena and Sonya promise to be __________ again after many difficult weeks together.
(a) Enemies.
(b) Friends.
(c) Partners.
(d) Sisters.

11. Who makes an exclamation which keeps Telegin and Sonya stay outside?
(a) Astrov.
(b) Marina.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Maria.

12. The Professors tells Vanya to go, that they used to be ____________ and will talk another time.
(a) Friends.
(b) Students.
(c) Coworkers.
(d) Idealists.

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

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

15. What time does Yelena tell the Professor it is after he wakes up and she wakes up too?
(a) After midnight.
(b) Almost dawn.
(c) Time to eat.
(d) 3:00 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yelena promises Sonya she really did marry the Professor for __________, in conflict with Sonya's suspicions.

2. Vanya notes that he used to idolize _________, though he does not anymore.

3. ________ tells the Professor to stop being so difficult at this point of the play.

4. ___________ sees that Vanya is drunk and tells him it's unfitting for someone his age.

5. What does Astrov ask the worker to fetch for him before they head out the door?

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