View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Astrov asks Yelena to reconsider meeting him in ______________ so they can be together.

3. __________ says that he should have stolen money from the estate and made himself a better life.

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

5. The Professor accepts the ___________ of Vanya and Vanya accepts his too.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Yelena points out that Vanya should spend more time and energy creating harmony.

Part 1: Why do you think Yelena points out that Vanya should spend more time on creating harmony?

Part 2: How might Vanya begin to create more harmony in his own life?

Part 3: Do you think you spend your time and energy on creating harmony? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

At many points of this play, the characters seem to be ready to argue with each other over even the littlest things.

Part 1: Why do you think the characters feel the need to argue so often?

Part 2: Why do you think the characters don't talk about things in a calmer and more reasonable manner?

Part 3: How might the play change if people were to speak to each other in a more mature fashion?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 307 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample