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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which Shakespearean character does Islayev compare himself?

2. Natalya states that she is firing Beliayev on the basis of whose testimony?

3. In Act 3, Part 3, Rakitin promises to tell Islayev everything within how much time?

4. How old is Bolshintsov?

5. Under what type of tree were Vera and Natalya strolling before entering the scene in Act 5, Part 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Contrast Natalya's "cunning" with Beliayev's honesty and straightforward demeanor.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Natalya's thoughts about Beliayev in Act 1 with her thoughts about him in Act 5. How has her perception of him changed?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of foreshadowing in the play, using specific examples from the text.

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