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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Yelena pleads with her husband to ______________ during this confrontation.
(a) Leave.
(b) Have a heart.
(c) Apologize.
(d) Leave her.

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

4. What does the Professor want to buy with the money he will make off selling the estate?
(a) An island.
(b) A new office.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Stocks and a small villa in the city.

5. What does Maria do when she enters the scene after Marina and Sonya come in?
(a) Cook.
(b) Nap.
(c) Read.
(d) Carve.

6. Astrov asks Yelena to reconsider meeting him in ______________ so they can be together.
(a) The wedding chapel.
(b) The church.
(c) The basement.
(d) The forest.

7. What does Astrov bring into the room, an item which he has been working on during his days?
(a) A sculpture.
(b) A painting.
(c) A map.
(d) A piece of music.

8. What does Astrov drink before he finally leaves the estate?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Tea.
(c) Water.
(d) Vodka.

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

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

11. Sonya points out that she and Vanya will, in the future, be able to _________.
(a) Have rewards.
(b) Marry.
(c) Rest.
(d) Die.

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

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

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

15. Who decides to help Maria wind wool in order to speed up the process so they can leave?
(a) Vanya.
(b) Telegin.
(c) Astrov.
(d) Sonya.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yelena notes that someone like Astrov is like the bright __________ rising in the midst of the darkness.

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

3. Vanya tells Sonya they must quickly _____________ otherwise he won't be able to go on.

4. Who convinces Vanya to give back the item which he stole from Astrov?

5. The Professor calls Vanya a _______________ and tells him he can have the estate.

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