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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. In how much time does Lopakhin say he will see Lyubov and her family again as he departs in Act I?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 3 weeks.

2. What is the brooch of that Anya wears home in Act I?
(a) A bird.
(b) A flower.
(c) A bee.
(d) A dog.

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

4. When does Varya say the estate will be sold in Act I?
(a) July.
(b) September.
(c) August.
(d) May.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lyubov reply when Pishchik asks if she ate frogs in France in Act I?

2. Who takes Lyubov's pills from her in Act I?

3. Who did Trofimov tutor?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Describe the relationship between Varya and Lopakhin.

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

5. Who is the owner of the estate? What are the primary faults and/or character flaws of this character? Where has this character been prior to the beginning of the play? Why?

6. Describe Dunyasha's character. How does she dress? What is she constantly distracted by? Is she dedicated to her job?

7. Describe Anya's character. How old is she? What color does she wear? How does she feel about her mother and sister?

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

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

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

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