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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Yelena tells Vanya it's a nice day, what does Vanya say that it is a nice day to do?
(a) Hang one's self.
(b) Shoot someone.
(c) Go for a walk.
(d) Get a job.

2. Astrov reminds ___________ that he is there to see the Professor, who called for the doctor the day before.
(a) Maria.
(b) Yelena.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Sonya.

3. Vanya complains that ever since ___________ and his wife arrived, the schedule has not be right around the house.
(a) Professor.
(b) Telegin.
(c) Anton.
(d) Astrov.

4. What is the second thing that Marina offers to Astrov in order to calm his nerves?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Opium.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Valium.

5. Who does Astrov invite to drop in on him at his small estate, and this person says that staying in the trees can not be exciting?
(a) Yelena.
(b) Sonya.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Maria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Astrov becomes lost in a memory of the community in which there was an epidemic of ___________.

2. Who plays on the guitar during this scene as Maria reads the piece of paper?

3. Who wants to know when Astrov will be back from the work issue he needs to handle?

4. Astrov says that he drinks because __________ is a dull, stupid, dirty business.

5. Yelena, it is said, married the Professor when he was already _________.

(see the answer key)

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