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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 notes that the Professor is fine as she sips her tea after Astrov points out he came to see the Professor?
(a) Sonya.
(b) Maria.
(c) Yelena.
(d) Marina.

2. Vanya notes that he and _________ have slaved for the Professor to keep the farm running profitably.
(a) Marina.
(b) Maria.
(c) Yelena.
(d) Sonya.

3. ___________ sees that Vanya is drunk and tells him it's unfitting for someone his age.
(a) Marina.
(b) Yelena.
(c) Maria.
(d) Sonya.

4. When Yelena talks to Vanya about his quarreling ways, he starts talks about her ___________.
(a) Superficiality.
(b) Feminine wiles.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Laziness.

5. What does Vanya's mother do as everyone else is talking during the scene after she enters?
(a) Begins to settle the accounts.
(b) Starts making dinner.
(c) Cleans up the table.
(d) Sits in a corner and reads.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Professor ask Sonya to pass him, after which he says she's given him the wrong stuff?

2. Astrov returns, now wearing a __________ and a tie when Sonya tells him to have a drink.

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

4. _________ admits that he is a vile man, even more so when he is drunk.

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Astrov say when Sonya asks him when he might be back to the estate?

2. What does Sonya ask Yelena to help her with in regards to her relationship?

3. What does Astrov admit to Yelena in reference to his feelings about Sonya when Yelena asks him?

4. What does Vanya say in response to the Professor's apology to him after he too apologizes?

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

6. What is Astrov's reasoning behind his constant drinking when Marina asks him about this habit?

7. What does Sonya come into the room to remind the Professor of?

8. What is painful for Vanya when he looks at Yelena, according to his own words as he is drunk?

9. What does the Professor tell Marina as soon as he walks into the house without being let inside?

10. What does Astrov admit to Vanya when he enters the scene with Telegin?

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