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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Astrov invite to drop in on him at his small estate, and this person says that staying in the trees can not be exciting?
(a) Maria.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Yelena.
(d) Sonya.

2. What does Yelena notice as Vanya is talking so she sends him off to bed?
(a) He is sick.
(b) It is very late.
(c) He is drunk.
(d) She is not feeling very well.

3. Sonya says that it's a shame that she's not __________ as she is so in love with Astrov.
(a) Single.
(b) Independent.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Married.

4. Astrov becomes lost in a memory of the community in which there was an epidemic of ___________.
(a) AIDS.
(b) Flu.
(c) Typhoid.
(d) Ebola.

5. Astrov returns, now wearing a __________ and a tie when Sonya tells him to have a drink.
(a) Waistcoat.
(b) Military jacket.
(c) Undershirt.
(d) Sweater.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yelena points out that __________ is obviously in love with Astrov, but she is too shy to talk to him about it.

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

3. ____________ says that even though his wife ran off and left him, he is still faithful to her and to their children.

4. ___________ interrupts Astrov's speech by saying that he still uses wood in his outhouses and fireplaces.

5. What does the Professor think will happen if Vanya sits with him for a while?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sonya say has been happening while Vanya has been living his illusions?

2. Why are Sonya and Astrov out looking for Vanya at this point of the play?

3. Why does Sonya send Marina off as Maria sits down and reads during this opening scene?

4. Why does Vanya protest the announcement and the decision the Professor makes in his announcement?

5. When Marina asks Telegin where the gun is, what does Telegin reply to her?

6. What does Vanya think the reason is for no one arresting him or charging him with attempted murder?

7. What is Maria's comment about the new pamphlet she is reading from a writer she likes?

8. How does Astrov describe the project that he has been working on when he walks into the room?

9. What does Vanya tell Yelena about the storm that is about to be upon them?

10. What does Vanya announce to everyone else in the room at the beginning of this scene?

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