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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Yelena says that it's only in __________ that people find fulfillment from doing good things for others.
(a) Books.
(b) The country.
(c) Movies.
(d) Dreams.

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

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

4. Vanya says the last 25 years have been about making _____________ life easier.
(a) Yelena's.
(b) Marina's.
(c) The Professor's.
(d) Sonya's.

5. Who chats mindlessly about the weather when they are caught with Yelena?
(a) Vanya.
(b) Astrov.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Telegin.

6. What does Astrov ask Yelena to do after they have their heated encounter?
(a) Never speak to him again.
(b) Meet up in secret.
(c) Talk to Sonya for him.
(d) Run away with him.

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

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

9. ___________ says they aren't leaving until Vanya returns what he stole.
(a) Sonya.
(b) Yelena.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Astrov.

10. In what room does this particular scene of the play take place?
(a) Bedroom.
(b) Patio.
(c) Basement.
(d) Drawing room.

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

12. __________ says he doesn't have the heart to go to see them all off.
(a) The Professor.
(b) Vanya.
(c) Astrov.
(d) Telegin.

13. When Yelena protests, Astrov says that she __________ every minute of her actions.
(a) Knows.
(b) Plans.
(c) Hates.
(d) Loves.

14. Sonya says that she has ___________ and urges Vanya to do that same.
(a) Strength.
(b) Courage.
(c) Faith.
(d) Religion.

15. Yelena asks ____________ how they feel about Sonya in a direct manner.
(a) Telegin.
(b) Vanya.
(c) Astrov.
(d) The Professor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Astrov do to Yelena when she begins to protest her motives and actions?

3. What does Vanya go out to get in order to help make Yelena feel better?

4. Yelena reminds ____________ that he promised to leave when they spoke earlier.

5. Within this final setting is an easel and a table where which character goes to paint?

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