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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which character wears all black?
2. To whom does Dunyasha profess her love in Act II?
3. What does Lyubov accuse Trofimov of?
4. What language does Charlotta speak in Act III?
5. What is heard at the beginning of Act III?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the emotional state of Lyubov at the end of Act III? Why?
2. Who performs magic tricks? What tricks does he/she perform? Where did he/she learn to perform them?
3. Does Firs have loyalty to the family? How do we know?
4. Describe the setting of Act II. What characters are in the opening of the scene, and what are they doing?
5. Explain the argument between Lyubov and Trofimov in Act III.
6. What are Lyubov's "sins," referred to by her in Act II?
7. Where do the telegrams arrive from? What do they say?
8. Trofimov is a character who speaks about philosophical ideals throughout the play. What are the concepts and ideals that he speaks about?
9. What is the relationship between Yasha and Dunyasha?
10. What does Lopakhin suggest that Lyubov and Gaev do with the estate in Act II? What is their reaction?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Cherry Orchard is set in Russia just after the turn of the twentieth century and explores the theme of social upheaval. How does Chekhov's play represent the changing social climate in Russia? What characters in particular reinforce this theme? How does the playwright use symbolism, imagery, and setting to reflect this theme?
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the characters of Firs and Yasha. How are they related? What is the difference of these two characters' attitudes toward the other characters in the play? How do they show these differences? Physically, are they similar? How are they alike? How are they different?
Essay Topic 3
How is slavery and serfdom viewed by the characters in The Cherry Orchard? How does Chekhov use symbolism to reflect serfdom/slavery in the play? What statements do you think Chekhov is making regarding slavery?
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