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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who notes that the Professor is fine as she sips her tea after Astrov points out he came to see the Professor?
(a) Sonya.
(b) Yelena.
(c) Marina.
(d) Maria.

2. Yelena points out that __________ is obviously in love with Astrov, but she is too shy to talk to him about it.
(a) Marina.
(b) Sonya.
(c) She.
(d) Maria.

3. _________ complains about how there is nothing else to talk about, nothing new to talk about.
(a) Telegin.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Vanya.
(d) The Professor.

4. What is the country in which this play, "Uncle Vanya," is set?
(a) China.
(b) Japan.
(c) Russia.
(d) United States.

5. 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) Go for a walk.
(c) Get a job.
(d) Shoot someone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Telegin points out that he still has __________ while his wife has nothing in her life and decisions.

2. What is the second thing that Marina offers to Astrov in order to calm his nerves?

3. 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?

4. What does Sonya reveal that the Astrov does every year and that he has been recognized for doing?

5. What is the relationship of Telegin to Sonya during the course of this play?

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