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

Short Answer Questions

1. Vanya thinks it was quite foolish of him to shoot at someone ___________ and miss.

2. Sonya points out that she and Vanya will, in the future, be able to _________.

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

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

5. Yelena suggests that Astrov stop _____________ as it hurts Sonya too much.

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

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 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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