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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was in love with Andrei's mother, according to the lovesick person himself?

2. Who is being pursued by Ferapont, constantly walking away from him whenever he comes into the scene?

3. Who makes a joke as the sisters sit together, trying to help the mood?

4. Who does Natasha say looks tired, which is a statement she has made before about the same character?

5. Who comes in, looking for Masha twice during the end of the scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many tragedies affect the characters of this play - so many that it seems tragic that these characters should endure so much.

Part 1: List the tragedies that take place in this place.

Part 2: Which tragedy is most important or most traumatic to the characters of the play?

Part 3: What do these tragedies symbolize in regards to the characters? How are the characters changed by each tragedy they face?

Essay Topic 2

The role of the army is one that continues to be seen throughout this play, whether in the lives of the characters or in the background of other events which take place.

Part 1: How is the army and the military revealed in this play?

Part 2: Does the military life seem to be one that is positive of negative? Support your answer.

Part 3: In the end, does the military seem to be a positive influence in the play? Does it seem to create hope or misery for the characters? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Solyony is aggressive in his profession of love for Irina, but the reader gets the sense that this may not be as honest as it seems.

Part 1: In what ways does Solyony profess his love for Irina?

Part 2: Do you believe Solyony really loves Irina? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Solyony is capable of love? Why or why not?

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