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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who notes that the Professor is fine as she sips her tea after Astrov points out he came to see the Professor?

2. What does Yelena put on the Professor as it has fallen off of his as he slept?

3. What does Yelena notice as Vanya is talking so she sends him off to bed?

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

5. What is the second thing that Marina offers to Astrov in order to calm his nerves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sonya say she will tell Astrov in order to get him to come into the room?

2. What has Vanya supposedly stolen from Astrov, according to Astrov's accusation?

3. What does Vanya announce to everyone when he walks into this second scene of the play?

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

5. Who comes into the house from the woods as Astrov, Marina, and Vanya all stand or sit in the main room?

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

7. What is the other function of Vanya's bedroom in the opening of this final act of the play?

8. What does Yelena think about the fact that Astrov comes around to the house every day instead of monthly?

9. What is Marina doing as she is sitting at the start of the play in a country home in Russia?

10. What does Marina recall as she is trying to answer the question of how long she and Astrov have known each other?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The blatant alcoholism of Astrov makes him a character with whom many do not sympathize.

Part 1: Why is Astrov always using alcohol to solve his problems?

Part 2: Do you think alcohol is the only way for some people to handle problems in their life? Why or why not?

Part 3: What else might Astrov do in order to handle the struggles of his life?

Essay Topic 2

The scene in which Vanya tries to shoot the Professor is a dramatic one, though it does not result in death or even in change.

Part 1: Why do you think Vanya tried to shoot the Professor, twice, in this scene?

Part 2: Do you think Vanya intended to hurt the Professor? Why or why not?

Part 3: What else might Vanya have done to persuade the Professor? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Telegin talks about how having his pride is something that he cherishes since he separated from his wife.

Part 1: Why do you think Telegin is satisfied with simply having his pride?

Part 2: Do you think you could be satisfied with your life after breaking up with someone?

Part 3: How will Telegin's actions affect his children? Why?

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