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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arkadina say Trepliff could not write?

2. What city does Sorin say he is going to?

3. What does Arkadina say has intoxicated Trigorin?

4. Why could Sorin never become an orator?

5. What theater did Nina make her debut at?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What symbolism does Chekhov use in the play? Why does there tend to be more symbolism in theatre than in other arts?

Essay Topic 2

What is the difference between a character driven play and a plot driven play? How does Chekhov develop his characters to create a story? What are the main elements of a character driven story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the values of the 1900s.

In what ways are the characters a product of their time?

How does the play express the changes Russian was going through at the time?

Does modern society share any values with 1900s Russia?

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