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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. Sonya says that it's a shame that she's not __________ as she is so in love with Astrov.

2. Vanya notes that he and _________ have slaved for the Professor to keep the farm running profitably.

3. Telegin sits next to Marina and talks about how happy he is because of _____________.

4. Yelena and Sonya promise to be __________ again after many difficult weeks together.

5. __________ says that a woman can only be a friend once they have been an acquaintance and then a mistress.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the argument that Sonya gives to Vanya in order to encourage him to give back the morphine?

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

3. What does Marina offer to Astrov as he paces during the opening scene of the play?

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

5. What does Vanya think about the profession of the Professor?

6. What does Astrov fear will happen if Vanya kills himself with a vial of morphine?

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

8. What is another function of the bedroom as indicated by the play's details?

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

10. What is Telegin helping Marina to do at the opening of this scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Yelena talks about how people destroy other people as well as destroying the forests around them.

Part 1: Why do you think Yelena is quick to point out how people destroy other people?

Part 2: Do you agree that people are quick to destroy each other? Why or why not?

Part 3: What are some reasons people might have for 'destroying' others in their lives?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

At many points of this play, the characters seem to be ready to argue with each other over even the littlest things.

Part 1: Why do you think the characters feel the need to argue so often?

Part 2: Why do you think the characters don't talk about things in a calmer and more reasonable manner?

Part 3: How might the play change if people were to speak to each other in a more mature fashion?

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