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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. ____________ once had an attack of conscience when he was operating on a patient, thinking that the patient's death was his fault.

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vanya think about the Professor's life now that he has gotten older?

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

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

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

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

6. What is Vanya's complaint about his life since the Professor and his wife arrived at the house?

7. What does Yelena tell Vanya he should do after he begins to complain that he's had just about enough of himself?

8. When Sonya returns, what does Astrov say he needs to do so he has to leave the room?

9. Why doesn't the Professor want the two women to go and to leave Vanya alone with him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this play, there are instances of love that has gone unrequited, though some of the people know about the feelings others have for them.

Part 1: Why do you think these characters have hesitated in being with the ones they truly love?

Part 2: Do you think it's too late for these lovers to do anything about their feelings? Why or why not?

Part 3: What might have happened in the play if everyone was with the person they loved?

Essay Topic 2

Astrov believes that places where trees have been well-tended are places where people are more artistic and wise.

Part 1: Why do you think Astrov speculates that well-tended areas of nature produce more artistic and wise people?

Part 2: Do you agree with the observation of Astrov? Why or why not?

Part 3: What do you think might also have an influence on people, making them more artistic and wise?

Essay Topic 3

Sonya points out that Vanya has been living on his illusions while she is working herself to exhaustion.

Part 1: Why do you think Vanya is thought to be living on his illusions?

Part 2: Do you think it's fair for Sonya to speak to Vanya in this way? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Sonya has to work herself to exhaustion? Or might she be playing the martyr?

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