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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Telegin says that __________ and Astrov are out looking for Vanya after the dramatic events of the previous scene.
(a) The Professor.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Yelena.

2. Astrov stops talking about his work when he realizes that ___________ is not interested in what he has to say.
(a) Vanya.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Yelena.

3. Who does Sonya ask for help in relation to getting the attention of Astrov?
(a) The Professor.
(b) Vanya.
(c) Yelena.
(d) Marina.

4. Sonya encourages Vanya to keep living, bear the trials, and to work _________.
(a) Quickly.
(b) Efficiently.
(c) Hard.
(d) Effectively.

5. What is heard offstage as the Professor goes to talk with Vanya?
(a) The guitar.
(b) Music.
(c) A bell.
(d) A shot.

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

7. Sonya says that she will get Astrov by telling him that __________ wants to see what he has been working on.
(a) Yelena.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Vanya.

8. After Yelena formally wishes Astrov the best, she suddenly ______________.
(a) Walks away.
(b) Embraces him.
(c) Starts to cry.
(d) Slaps him.

9. Sonya tells Vanya that she _____________, but she has decided to endure it.
(a) Loves him.
(b) Is in pain too.
(c) Wants to die.
(d) Doesn't want to live.

10. Whose silence is interpreted to mean that Astrov said that he wouldn't be coming back?
(a) The Professor.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Yelena.
(d) Vanya.

11. ___________ comments on the silence of the home and says that he doesn't feel like leaving.
(a) The Professor.
(b) Astrov.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Telegin.

12. When the harness bells sound, Astrov comments that ___________ must be glad to leave for good.
(a) Telegin.
(b) Yelena.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Vanya.

13. __________ tells Vanya to do as the Professor says during this volatile scene.
(a) Marina.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Maria.
(d) Yelena.

14. Who comes in with Sonya, sad about the events and in tears as the play begins to close?
(a) Yelena.
(b) Maria.
(c) Marina.
(d) Astrov.

15. __________ says everything was fine on the estate until the Professor and Yelena showed up.
(a) Vanya.
(b) Astrov.
(c) Telegin.
(d) Sonya.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vanya says the last 25 years have been about making _____________ life easier.

2. ________ comments to Sonya about how miserable he is as they are working together.

3. Astrov says that he will not be back to the house again unless there is ______________.

4. Where does Telegin reveal that he's hidden the gun that Vanya tried to use?

5. Yelena pleads with her husband to ______________ during this confrontation.

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