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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. What is the country in which this play, "Uncle Vanya," is set?

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

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

4. Vanya thinks the Professor writes books about _________ without knowing anything about it.

5. What does Astrov give as his excuse for quickly leaving when Sonya enters the room?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Vanya tell everyone to do when he finally reenters the scene with Astrov?

9. What is the announcement the Professor makes to the characters in this scene?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This play seems to include many moments in which the characters discuss how bored they are with their lives.

Part 1: Why do you think the characters are always so bored with their lives?

Part 2: Do you think the characters are doing enough to deal with the boredom they are facing? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think that boredom is a bad thing? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Professor points out that as he ages, he is becoming more offensive to himself.

Part 1: Why do you think the Professor feels he is getting offensive?

Part 2: Do you agree that people become more troublesome as they become older? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think you will behave when you become older? How might you feel about yourself?

Essay Topic 3

The storm seems to be a symbol of the anger and frustration in the group of people in the play.

Part 1: Why do you think a storm is a good representation of conflict amongst people? Or isn't it?

Part 2: Do you think the group of people changes after the storm passes? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think Chekhov decided to use the storm in the play versus another event?

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