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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Beliayev pursue by climbing a tree?
(a) A kite.
(b) A bird.
(c) A squirrel.
(d) A fly baseball.

2. From what book does Rakitin read aloud?
(a) The Three Musketeers.
(b) Jane Eyre.
(c) The Count of Monte Cristo.
(d) A Christmas Carol.

3. What does Vera suggest that Beliayev call her?
(a) Verushka.
(b) Verochka.
(c) Vera Natalyova.
(d) Veronica.

4. Who is going to teach Kolya to swim?
(a) Beliayev.
(b) Bolshintsov.
(c) Rakitin.
(d) Islayev.

5. Which character says to Natalya, "Each of us is a closed book, that's true"?
(a) Katya.
(b) Vera.
(c) Kolya.
(d) Rakitin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rakitin states that he is "like wax in your hands" to whom?

2. Which character does Shpigelski call grandmother?

3. According to Rakitin in Act 1, Part 1, where did he see Islayev earlier in the day?

4. Who made Kolya a bow and arrows?

5. Where did Beliayev live before coming to Natalya's house?

(see the answer key)

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