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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. Who does Tusenbach feel sorry for, as he seems to change moods depending on who he is with?

2. Who always brings extravagant presents for the sisters as he feels he loves them as much as their mother did?

3. Who believes it is a shame that youth passes during the discuss of how time passes and what changes can occur?

4. Who is searching to ensure no servants leave candles burning?

5. Who is the 'lovesick major' the sisters used to tease with that nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vershinin suggest he, Tusenbach, and Masha do?

2. What is the new job Tusenbach reveals he will start soon?

3. What is the rumor that is bothering Irina?

4. What is the big news that is revealed in this scene's opening?

5. What does Irina do in response to the action of #13?

6. What has Andrei been chosen to do by Protopopov?

7. What does the maid come in and tell Natasha?

8. Who recalls how beautiful the sisters' mother used to be?

9. Where does Olga long to be?

10. What does Natasha chatter about when she comes into this scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Olga is a curious sister in this play, with many unique attributes and ideas about life.

Part 1: Describe the character of Olga.

Part 2: Compare and contrast Olga to Natasha.

Part 3: Summarize the events which take place in Olga's life during the play. What do her experiences have to say about who she is and what her importance to the play is?

Essay Topic 2

When Irina reveals she has never loved, it seems to be a sad statement of her life and her future.

Part 1: Do you think Irina has truly never loved? Why or why not?

Part 2: What characters do seem capable of love? Why did you choose these characters?

Part 3: What does the idea of love seem to create in this play? In terms of those that do profess love, what happens to them?

Essay Topic 3

The family relationship is one that also seems important in this play, both in its presentation and in its effects on others.

Part 1: Describe the family relationship in this play. Who is involved?

Part 2: What importance do the parents of the sisters seem to have for their current experience? How do the dead parents affect the sisters now?

Part 3: Does Chekhov seem to be saying that family is all you need? Why or why not?

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