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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What blows behind the stage?
(a) A trombone.
(b) A cello.
(c) A horn.
(d) A trumpet.

2. What season does Arkadina say she is usually insulted in?
(a) Spring.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

3. What does Arkadina want her son to spare her?
(a) His nonsense.
(b) His love.
(c) His hate.
(d) His pretentiousness.

4. What kind of life does Treplieff think his mother leads?
(a) A stupid life.
(b) A fun life.
(c) A serious life.
(d) An ugly life.

5. Which character does Arkadina say is a celebrity?
(a) Boris.
(b) Peter.
(c) Simon.
(d) Constantine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Masha describe the air?

2. Who is 55-years-old?

3. What 1973 play does Shamraeff mention?

4. Who does Nina call a genius?

5. What does Trigorin say has made him giddy?

(see the answer key)

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