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

2. What does Nina say it is strange seeing a famous author doing?
(a) Writing.
(b) Crying.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Sailing.

3. Who does Arkadina ask the doctor to compare her looks to?
(a) Masha.
(b) Fanny.
(c) Paulina.
(d) Nina.

4. What is Dorn's job?
(a) A priest.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A gigolo.

5. What kind of tea does Dorn suggest they give Madame Akadina and Sorin?
(a) Green tea.
(b) Chamomile.
(c) Earl Grey.
(d) Nettle tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aradina say she looks so young?

2. What does Arkadina want to listen to?

3. What does Sorin want Masha's father to leave unchained?

4. What does Nina say Boris has been spoiled by?

5. What does Nina say it is strange to see a famous actress doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Peter in the second act?

2. What symbolizes the devil in the play?

3. Why is Madame Arkadina moody?

4. Why would Boris prefer to stay on the estate?

5. Why are Masha and Simon looking for Constantine?

6. Why does Masha want to marry Simon?

7. How does Boris react to Madame Arkadina's insensitive comments?

8. Why does Nina give Boris an engraved medallion?

9. Why is Peter escorted to his room?

10. What agreement do Simon and Masha come to?

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