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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gaev constantly eat?
(a) Sunflower seeds.
(b) Dried herring.
(c) Cherries.
(d) Candies.

2. Who attempts to kiss Charlotta's hand but is denied in Act I?
(a) Anya.
(b) Gayev.
(c) Lopakhin.
(d) Yasha.

3. Who is Pishchik's daughter?
(a) Olivia.
(b) Dashenka.
(c) Maria.
(d) Ivanka.

4. What does Firs refer to as "the troubles" during Act II?
(a) The onset of Communism.
(b) The Emancipation.
(c) World War I.
(d) World War II.

5. On what date is the estate to go up for auction?
(a) August 22.
(b) July 7.
(c) May 14.
(d) September 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lopakhim want Lyubov to do with the estate?

2. What does Lopakhin call Gaev when storming out from the garden in Act II, following their dispute about the estate?

3. What is the setting for Act III?

4. Which character represents the dissolving upper class of turn-of-century Russia?

5. Which character wears all black?

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