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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arkadina want to listen to?
(a) The singing.
(b) The television.
(c) The radio.
(d) The play.

2. Who does Trigorin say he does not like?
(a) Fanny.
(b) Himself.
(c) Arkadina.
(d) Dorn.

3. What does Nina say she always thought famous writers always despised?
(a) Women.
(b) The common crowd.
(c) The government.
(d) Marriage.

4. What will happen at 8.30 pm?
(a) The play will start.
(b) The play will finish.
(c) The guests will arrive.
(d) Dinner will be served.

5. What does Treplieff say a woman can never forgive?
(a) Stupidity
(b) A lie
(c) Failure
(d) Adultery

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Treplieff threaten to do?

2. What does Trigorin say he is left behind like?

3. Who does Arkadina say she is uneasy about?

4. What color does Masha dress in?

5. What does Trigorin say has made him giddy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nina tell Constantine?

2. Why does Peter like being surrounded by young artists?

3. What does Madame Arkadina say is the secret to looking youthful?

4. Why does Peter think Constantine lives a lonely life?

5. Who are Masha and Simon Medvedenko?

6. What do Boris and Nina say to each other before Boris leaves?

7. How does Madame Arkadina complement Nina?

8. What does Constantine say is the reason for his bad mood?

9. How does Peter react to Illya treating his sister so badly?

10. How does Illya react to Madame Arkadina's outburst?

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