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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. Yelena points out that __________ is obviously in love with Astrov, but she is too shy to talk to him about it.
(a) Maria.
(b) Sonya.
(c) She.
(d) Marina.

2. What is the Professor wearing when he enters the scene with his wife?
(a) A tuxedo.
(b) Blue jeans.
(c) Swimming trunks.
(d) Black overcoat.

3. Who gets offended when Yelena calls him by the wrong name, though he's at the table with her each day?
(a) Vanya.
(b) Astrov.
(c) Telegin.
(d) Marina.

4. Where does the Professor want his tea sent as he has a lot of work to do?
(a) The library.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) His study.
(d) The basement.

5. What does Astrov give as his excuse for quickly leaving when Sonya enters the room?
(a) He doesn't want to see her.
(b) He's not wearing a tie.
(c) He forgot his wallet.
(d) He is supposed to make a phone call.

Short Answer Questions

1. Astrov becomes lost in a memory of the community in which there was an epidemic of ___________.

2. Telegin points out that he still has __________ while his wife has nothing in her life and decisions.

3. Astrov gives his word to Sonya that he will not ___________ anymore as they are talking.

4. Sonya says that _____________ has been spoiled by women all of his life.

5. Vanya says that the __________ will bring everything in nature back to life, but won't revive him.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Yelena do when the Professor wakes up from his nap on the chair?

2. Why doesn't Astrov leave the scene when Vanya asks him to leave?

3. What does the Professor think is the reason for his sudden shortness of breath as he is asking for a book?

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

5. What does Astrov return to the room with after Sonya has coaxed him into coming over to them?

6. What happened when Astrov, in his memory, tried to operate on a patient who died on the table?

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

8. What is odd about the Professor's appearance according to Astrov and Vanya?

9. What does the Professor say about the medicine he wants Sonya to pass to him?

10. What is the memory that Astrov becomes lost in as he is talking with Marina?

(see the answer keys)

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