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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sonya tells __________ that everybody around this person has changed because of this person.
(a) Astrov.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Yelena.

2. Vanya tells Sonya they must quickly _____________ otherwise he won't be able to go on.
(a) Kiss.
(b) Leave.
(c) Marry.
(d) Get to work.

3. ____________ accuses Yelena of playing games, saying that she already knows why this person comes to visit so often.
(a) Astrov.
(b) Sonya.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Vanya.

4. Astrov says that his work shows a clear picture of decline brought by _____________, by ignorance, and by a total lack of awareness.
(a) Education.
(b) Stagnation.
(c) Squalor.
(d) Government.

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

6. Vanya shouts that ___________ is the enemy and that this person has destroyed his life.
(a) Yelena.
(b) Astrov.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Telegin.

7. __________ says that he should have stolen money from the estate and made himself a better life.
(a) The Professor.
(b) Telegin.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Astrov.

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

9. Who comes into the scene, watching the others, though no one else notices this character?
(a) Telegin.
(b) Marina.
(c) Vanya.
(d) The Professor.

10. Vanya thinks it was quite foolish of him to shoot at someone ___________ and miss.
(a) Once.
(b) Twice.
(c) Three times.
(d) Four times.

11. Who decides to comfort Sonya, who is almost in tears during this scene?
(a) Maria.
(b) Vanya.
(c) Yelena.
(d) Marina.

12. Astrov says that he will not be back to the house again unless there is ______________.
(a) A fire.
(b) A celebration.
(c) A party.
(d) An emergency.

13. The Professor says that he will not do anything without the consent of ___________.
(a) Marina.
(b) Yelena.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Sonya.

14. What is Vanya accused of stealing from Astrov, according to Astrov's accusation?
(a) Vial of morphine.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Bread.
(d) A book.

15. Who used to visit the house only once a month, but now comes around every day because of Yelena?
(a) Vanya.
(b) Astrov.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Sonya.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the harness bells sound, Astrov comments that ___________ must be glad to leave for good.

2. Sonya thinks that when they ___________, they will be rewarded.

3. Yelena says that it's only in __________ that people find fulfillment from doing good things for others.

4. Vanya kisses the hand of ______________ and asks for forgiveness from her.

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

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