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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Astrov talks about whether people of today will be remembered, and Marina says that _______ will remember.
(a) No one.
(b) She.
(c) He.
(d) God.

2. Yelena suggests that being with Vanya would ____________ as Vanya just wants to possess her.
(a) Lead to children.
(b) Destroy her.
(c) Bore her.
(d) Help her.

3. _________ admits that he is a vile man, even more so when he is drunk.
(a) Astrov.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Telegin.

4. Astrov and Vanya both comment on the beauty of ___________ as well as on the overcoat of the Professor.
(a) Maria.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Marina.
(d) Yelena.

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

6. Who complains they have had just about enough of the Professor?
(a) Maria.
(b) Yelena.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Marina.

7. Where does the Professor want his tea sent as he has a lot of work to do?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The library.
(c) His study.
(d) The basement.

8. What has Maria received from a writer that she likes and she shares this with the rest of the house?
(a) A picture.
(b) A personal letter.
(c) A pamphlet.
(d) A phone call.

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

10. Who does Yelena admit to being interested in as she and Sonya talk about relationships?
(a) Telegin.
(b) Astrov.
(c) Josef.
(d) Vanya.

11. The Professor believes that as he grows older he is becoming more ___________ to himself and to others.
(a) Offensive.
(b) Burdensome.
(c) Boring.
(d) Stuffy.

12. Where is the beginning of Act Two set as the play opens again?
(a) Outside.
(b) The office.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The bedroom.

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

14. What does Maria say that Vanya used to have, but does not have anymore - and Vanya agrees with her?
(a) A smile.
(b) A purpose.
(c) A gun.
(d) Convictions.

15. Sonya complains that Vanya has been living on his ___________ while she's been working herself to exhaustion.
(a) Pain.
(b) Gripes.
(c) Inheritance.
(d) Illusions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vanya believes that all of his feelings, including those he has for __________ are being wasted.

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

3. What do Yelena and Sonya share together as a way to celebrate their new friendship?

4. What is the Professor wearing when he enters the scene with his wife?

5. Astrov says that he drinks because __________ is a dull, stupid, dirty business.

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