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

Short Answer Questions

1. Astrov asks permission to ______________ Yelena before she leaves.

2. Ultimately, Astrov believes the downfall of society is being caused by ____________.

3. Sonya says there are a lot of things she could do if she felt like it: work on the __________, visit the sick, etc.

4. __________ tells Vanya to do as the Professor says during this volatile scene.

5. Who comes into the scene, watching the others, though no one else notices this character?

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

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 3

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?

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