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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Treplieff have around his head?

2. What does Arkadina say she has not got?

3. What does Medviedenko say Masha's father will not give him?

4. What did Dorn spend all his money on?

5. What does Nina say she has not done for two years?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has Madame Arkadina's tightness with money affected those close to her? Does Madame Arkadina have a responsibility to those close to her?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the way the author uses the characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? How does his use of the characters affect the story?

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