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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many rubles per year does Lopakhin suggest Lyubov will make off rent with his plan in Act I?
(a) 25,000.
(b) 200,000.
(c) 35,000.
(d) 10,000.

2. How much money does Pishchik ask to borrow in Act I?
(a) 240 rubles.
(b) 140 rubles.
(c) 1,200 rubles.
(d) 100 rubles.

3. What color is Lyubov's bedroom?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Violet.
(d) Yellow.

4. What does Lyubov request her servants get for her after her return in Act I?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Kvass.
(d) Tea.

5. Who did Trofimov tutor?
(a) Anya.
(b) Varya.
(c) Lyubov.
(d) Grisha.

Short Answer Questions

1. What noise does Anya complain about as she retires to bed in Act I?

2. What does Lopakhin tell Dunyasha she dresses like in Act I?

3. What does Lyubov do with the telegrams she receives in Act I?

4. What does Yepikhodov carry with him when he enters in Act I?

5. At what time does Act I begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What events led to Lyubov leaving the estate? When did she leave?

2. How is Varya's character unique in the play? What role does she fulfill in the household? What is her style of dress?

3. Describe Gaev's character. Who is he/she related to in the play? How? What does this character do persistently that annoys the others?

4. Describe Firs' character. What is his position at the estate? Is he related to other characters in the play? How?

5. Which character had a lover in Paris? What became of this situation?

6. What does Lopakhin suggest Lyubov and Gaev do with the estate? Why?

7. How is Lopakhin's character different than that of Firs? How are they alike?

8. Describe Yasha's character. What is his/her age? What is his/her demeanor? How does he/she relate to other characters in the play?

9. What happened to Lyubov's son? How does she feel about it?

10. Describe the relationship between Varya and Lopakhin.

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