3. What does the person who takes Lyubov's pills in Act I do with them?
(a) Stomps on them.
(b) Throws them in the fireplace.
(c) Throws them out the door.
(d) Swallows them.

4. Where does Anya say she does not want to go in Act I?
(a) Moscow.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) Yaroslav.

5. For how many nights on the journey does Anya say she was unable to sleep in Act I?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Trofimov say he will always be in Act I?

2. For how long does Varya say Firs has been mumbling in Act I?

3. How far is Lyubov's estate from the town?

4. What color is Lyubov's bedroom?

5. What does Yepikhodov request that Dunyasha bring him when he enters in Act I?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Varya and Lopakhin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Charlotta? What is her position in the household? How is she described physically?

(see the answer keys)

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