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

Short Answer Questions

1. __________ says he doesn't have the heart to go to see them all off.

2. Yelena tells __________ to help her do everything possible so that she can get away with the Professor immediately.

3. Astrov says that he will not be back to the house again unless there is ______________.

4. What does Astrov ask Yelena to do after they have their heated encounter?

5. Yelena asks ____________ how they feel about Sonya in a direct manner.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Various characters at various times talk about how they regret many things they have not done.

Part 1: Why do you think the characters are suddenly regretting things in the course of this play?

Part 2: Do you think a person should express their regrets? Why or why not?

Part 3: How might one avoid having regrets in one's life? Is this an impossible task?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Marina notes that God will continue to think about the people of the future, even if the people of the future don't think much of the past.

Part 1: Why do you think the past is so important for Astrov in this play?

Part 2: Why do you think Marina keeps a positive outlook about how people will be remembered in the future?

Part 3: What does this play have to say about the past and the future? Is the play positive or negative about time in general?

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