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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What 1973 play does Shamraeff mention?

2. What is Dorn's first name?

3. What does Trigorin say has made him giddy?

4. Who calls Boris from the house?

5. Which of the following does Trigorin not say it is his duty to write about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Nina's life so bleak?

2. Why does Constantine think that Nina favors Boris?

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

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

5. What symbolizes the devil in the play?

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

7. Why are Masha and Simon looking for Constantine?

8. Why does Nina give Boris an engraved medallion?

9. Why is Peter escorted to his room?

10. Why is Constantine worried?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Constantine jealous of Boris? How can Constantine get over his jealousy of Boris? Does Constantine gives into such feelings of jealousy too easily?

Essay Topic 2

What are the differences between a play and a film in terms of the following:

Language

Character

Structure

Essay Topic 3

Pick two characters from the play and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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