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

Short Answer Questions

1. ___________ says they aren't leaving until Vanya returns what he stole.

2. When Yelena protests, Astrov says that she __________ every minute of her actions.

3. Vanya says the last 25 years have been about making _____________ life easier.

4. ____________ accuses Yelena of playing games, saying that she already knows why this person comes to visit so often.

5. Sonya thinks that when they ___________, they will be rewarded.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Vanya is also talking about the idea of killing himself and of getting away from the world.

Part 1: Do you think Vanya is serious about wanting to kill himself? Why or why not?

Part 2: What might you have done to reason with Vanya when he was talking about killing himself?

Part 3: Do you think Vanya has other reasons for saying that he just wants to kill himself? If so, what? If not, why not?

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